minor mode
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Definition
Noun: A musical key or tonality that is based on the minor scale. This mode is characterized by a specific sequence of intervals, most notably a minor third between the first and third scale degrees, which gives it a sound often described as sad, somber, or melancholic compared to the major mode.
Usage
The term "minor mode" is used to describe the harmonic and melodic framework of a piece of music or a section within it. It specifies the tonal center and the set of pitches used.
Examples: * The symphony's second movement is written in a haunting minor mode. * To create a darker atmosphere, the composer shifted the piece from a major key into the minor mode. * Understanding the difference between major and minor mode is fundamental to music theory.
Advanced Usage
- The minor mode has several variations, including the natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales, each altering specific scale degrees for different musical effects.
- In jazz and contemporary music, the minor mode is often used as a basis for improvisation over minor chords and progressions.
Variants and Related Words
- Minor Key: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "minor mode" to describe music based on a minor scale.
- Aeolian Mode: In modal theory, the natural minor scale is equivalent to the Aeolian mode.
- Major Mode: The contrasting tonality based on the major scale.
Synonyms
- Minor key
- Minor tonality
Antonyms
- Major mode
- Major key
Noun
- a key based on the minor scale