hyperphrygian

hyperphrygian
hyperphrygian /-frijˈi-ən or -frijˈən/ adjective
1. (Gr hyperphrygios) above the Phrygian
2. Applied to a mode of ancient Greek music having as its lower tetrachord the upper tetrachord of the Phrygian (as: a b c d; d e f g; a)
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hyperphrygian
Anc. Mus.: see hyper- 2.

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