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hypophrygian

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌhaɪpəʊˈfɹɪd͡ʒi.ən/

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to a musical mode or diatonic scale in medieval chant theory, the fourth mode of church music and the plagal counterpart of the authentic third mode, or Phrygian.

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Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

Alternative form of hypophrygian.

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Usage: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

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noun

Meaning 3

The hypophrygian mode.

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Usage: uncountable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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History

Etymology

From hypo- + Phrygian.