transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfȯrth ]
noun
( plural fourths ˈfȯr(th)s)
Date: before 12th century
1. — see number table
2.
a. : a musical interval embracing four tones of the diatonic scale
b. : a tone at this interval ; specifically : subdominant 1
c. : the harmonic combination of two tones a fourth apart
3. : the fourth forward gear or speed of a motor vehicle
4. capitalized : Independence Day — used with the
• fourth adjective or adverb
• fourth·ly adverb