Hypophrygian

//ˌhaɪpəʊˈfɹɪd͡ʒi.ən// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The hypophrygian mode. uncountable
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to a musical mode or diatonic scale in medieval chant theory, the fourth mode of church music and the plagal counterpart of the authentic third mode, or Phrygian. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Alternative form of hypophrygian. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

Etymology

From hypo- + Phrygian.

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