sequence

Definitions

• A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series
• (uncountable) The state of being sequent or following; order of succession.
• A series of musical phrases where a theme or melody is repeated, with some change each time, such as in pitch or length (example: opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony).
• A musical composition used in some Catholic Masses between the readings. The most famous sequence is the Dies Irae (Day of Wrath) formerly used in funeral services.
• (mathematics) An ordered list of objects, typically indexed with natural numbers.
• (now) A subsequent event; a consequence or result.
• A series of shots that depict a single action or style in a film, television show etc.
• (card games) A meld consisting of three or more cards of successive ranks in the same suit, such as the four, five and six of hearts.