The term "sixth" refers to the ordinal number that indicates the position of something in a sequence, specifically the one that comes after the fifth. It is commonly used in various contexts, such as ranking, ordering, and dividing items. For example, in a race, the runner who finishes after the fifth place is said to be in sixth place. In music, "sixth" can also refer to an interval between two notes, where the higher note is six scale degrees above the lower note. This interval is important in harmony and melody, contributing to the overall sound of a piece. In mathematics, a sixth can represent one part of a whole that is divided into six equal sections, known as a fraction.