Mixolydian

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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).

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