2. (Mus.) Same as {Doric}, 3. ``Dorian mood.'' --Milton.
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{Dorian mode} (Mus.), the first of the authentic church modes or tones, from D to D, resembling our D minor scale, but with the B natural. --Grove. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Dorian mode — Modern Dorian scale on C Play (help· … Wikipedia
dorian mode — noun Usage: usually capitalized D Etymology: translation of Greek dōria harmonia 1. : a Greek mode consisting of two disjunct tetrachords represented on the white keys of the piano by a descending diatonic scale from E to E see greek mode… … Useful english dictionary
Dorian mode — Music. an authentic church mode represented on the white keys of a keyboard instrument by an ascending scale from D to D. * * * in music, first of the eight medieval church modes. See church mode. * * * … Universalium
Dorian mode — noun Music the mode represented by the natural diatonic scale D–D (containing a minor 3rd and minor 7th) … English new terms dictionary
Dorian mode — /dɔriən ˈmoʊd/ (say dawreeuhn mohd) noun a scale, represented by the white keys of a keyboard instrument, beginning on D …
Dorian — may refer to: Contents 1 Geography 2 Last names of real people 3 Music … Wikipedia
Dorian — Do ri*an, a. 1. Of or pertaining to the ancient Greeks of Doris; Doric; as, a Dorian fashion. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mus.) Same as {Doric}, 3. Dorian mood. Milton. [1913 Webster] {Dorian mode} (Mus.), the first of the authentic church modes or tones … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Mode — (m[=o]d), n. [L. modus a measure, due or proper measure, bound, manner, form; akin to E. mete: cf. F. mode. See {Mete}, and cf. {Commodious}, {Mood} in grammar, {Modus}.] 1. Manner of doing or being; method; form; fashion; custom; way; style; as … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
mode — mode1 /mohd/, n. 1. a manner of acting or doing; method; way: modern modes of transportation. 2. a particular type or form of something: Heat is a mode of motion. 3. a designated condition or status, as for performing a task or responding to a… … Universalium
mode — Synonyms and related words: Aeolian mode, Aristotelian sorites, Dorian mode, Goclenian sorites, Greek modes, Hindu mode, Indian mode, Locrian mode, Lydian mode, MO, Phrygian mode, Platonic form, Platonic idea, SOP, aesthetic form, affectation,… … Moby Thesaurus
