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Mixolydian

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌmɪk.səˈlɪ.di.jən/

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adj

Meaning 1

Designating the Mixolydian mode, the highest of the ancient Greek modes, and now having final G and D dominant.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Examples

  • Johann Jakob Froberger's piece Canzona V in G is in the mixolydian mode.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Alternative form of Mixolydian.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μιξο-Λυδιος (mixo-Ludios, “half-Lydian”), from μιξο- (mixo-) (from base of μιγνυναι (mignunai, “to mix”)) + Λυδιος (Ludios, “Lydia (an ancient country in Asia Minor)”); named in reference to Lydian (another Greek mode).

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: miksolyydinen — designating a mode in music having (in the C scale) final G and D dominant
  • German: mixolydisch — designating a mode in music having (in the C scale) final G and D dominant
  • Hungarian: mixolíd — designating a mode in music having (in the C scale) final G and D dominant
  • Italian: misolidio — designating a mode in music having (in the C scale) final G and D dominant
  • Portuguese: mixolídio — designating a mode in music having (in the C scale) final G and D dominant
  • Swedish: mixolydisk — designating a mode in music having (in the C scale) final G and D dominant