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AP Music Theory/Unit 8 – Modes and Form
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Phrygian Mode Characteristics

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Which of the following best describes the characteristic feature of the Phrygian mode that distinguishes it from the natural minor scale?

A

The Phrygian mode uses a lowered 6th scale degree, resulting in a melancholic timbre often used in Baroque laments.

B

The Phrygian mode has a lowered 2nd scale degree, giving it a darker, more exotic sound often associated with Spanish and Middle Eastern music.

C

The Phrygian mode has a raised 4th scale degree, creating a brighter sound commonly found in Celtic folk music.

D

The Phrygian mode employs a raised 7th scale degree, producing a more resolute sound frequently associated with Renaissance motets.

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