Locrian

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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.

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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

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