Where does “Mixolydian” come from?
Mixolydian (English) comes from Ancient Greek μιξο-Λυδιος, from Ancient Greek Λυδιος — Lydia.
Mixolydian (English): designating the Mixolydian mode, the highest of...
Definitions
- designating the Mixolydian mode, the highest of...
Ancestry of “Mixolydian”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | μιξο-Λυδιος | half-Lydian |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Λυδιος | Lydia |