sexto

/ ˈsɛkstəʊ /

noun

1. another word for sixmo

Word History and Origins

Origin of sexto¹

C19: from Latin sextus sixth

Example Sentences

Many bands playing norteña music - a genre characterised by catchy lyrics often sung to a polka-inspired rhythm and accompanied by an accordion and the twelve-stringed bajo sexto - are paid by drug barons to compose these songs.

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The traditional norteño sax group, which includes a saxophone, accordion and baja sexto in its ensemble, closed out the showcase with deep romanticism and irresistible energy.

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We sit in an empty hallway — the six musicians side by side, including René Orlando Martínez, drums; Sergio Serna, percussion; Johnny Lee Rosas, second vocals; Alejandro Gulmar, bajo sexto; and Felix Salinas, bass.

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Con sólo sexto de primaria, Villa pudo instalarse en Los Ángeles y conseguir trabajo como cocinero en un restaurante.

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Sexto had a supporter in the second pew.

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