Mixolydian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Designating the Mixolydian mode, the highest of the ancient Greek modes, and now having final G and D dominant.
adj
  1. Alternative form of Mixolydian.

Pronunciation

/ˌmɪk.səˈlɪ.di.jən/

Word forms

Mixolydian

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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