mixolydian

British

/ ˌmɪksəʊˈlɪdɪən /

adjective

music of, relating to, or denoting an authentic mode represented by the ascending natural diatonic scale from G to G See Hypo-

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Etymology

Origin of mixolydian

C16: from Greek mixoludios half-Lydian

Example Sentences

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This is an example of Mixolydian mode in “Norwegian Wood” by Lennon/McCartney.

From Literature

Try experimenting with the Dorian D-to-D scale or Mixolydian G-to-G scale.

From Literature

He also shares son Golden, 4, and daughter Powerful Queen, 1, with model Brittany Bell; as well as twin sons, Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir, who were born in June 2021, with DJ Abby De La Rosa.

From Fox News

She revealed in the post that the boys are named Zion Mixolydian Cannon & Zillion Heir Cannon.

From Fox News

The model and media personality shared a series of photos of babies, Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir, which included Cannon, 40, and revealed their faces for the first time since the parents welcomed the double bundles on June 14.

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