Mixolydian
Meanings
adj
- Designating the Mixolydian mode, the highest of the ancient Greek modes, and now having final G and D dominant.
adj
- Alternative form of Mixolydian.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From Ancient Greek μιξο-Λυδιος (mixo-Ludios, “half-Lydian”), from μιξο- (mixo-) (from base of μιγνυναι (mignunai, “to mix”)) + Λυδιος (Ludios, “Lydia (an ancient country in Asia Minor)”); named in reference to Lydian (another Greek mode).
Derived words
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