The term "17th" typically refers to the ordinal number that comes after the 16th and before the 18th. It can denote a position in a sequence, such as the 17th person in a line or the 17th item on a list. In various contexts, it can also refer to the 17th day of a month or the 17th century, which spanned from 1601 to 1700. In music, "17th" can refer to the 17th note in a scale or a specific interval. In sports, it might indicate a team's ranking, such as finishing in 17th place in a tournament. Additionally, the 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution established the direct election of U.S. Senators.