Locrian

Adjective

Meaning

Pertaining to the ancient Greek region of Locris.

(music) Designating an ancient Greek mode, of uncertain detail.

(music) Designating a minor scale with the second and fifth scale degrees lowered by a semitone.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Phrases with the word

super-Locrian

Anagrams

carolin clarino clarion acrinol alicorn clairon

Examples

The Locrian mode is traditionally considered theoretical rather than practical because the triad built on the first scale degree is diminished. Source: Internet

Locrian (VII) Locrian mode on B About this sound Play ( help · info ) Locrian is the seventh and final mode. Source: Internet

The Locrian mode contains the minor third but not the perfect fifth, so its root chord is diminished. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

locoum locoweed locoweed disease Locrian mode Locris locsiton