Greek Modes

Question 1

Greek Lydios mode is ??? Gregorian mode

Answer 1

Ionian

Question 2

Greek Lydios mode’s half-tone positions

Answer 2

3-4, 7-8

Question 3

Greek Lydios mode’s ethos

Answer 3

Relaxed, “effeminate”, drinking songs, revelry

Levy: Bright, triumphant, happy

Modern music theory: “Natural major”

Question 4

Greek Phrygios mode is ??? Gregorian mode

Answer 4

Dorian

Question 5

Greek Phrygios mode’s half-tone positions

Answer 5

2-3, 6-7

Question 6

Greek Phrygios mode’s ethos

Answer 6

Enthusiastic, passionate, ecstatic, Dionysian.

Levy: poignant, yearning, evoking lost ancient landscapes.

Question 7

Greek Dorios mode is ??? Gregorian mode

Answer 7

Phrygian

Question 8

Greek Dorios mode’s half-tone positions

Answer 8

1-2, 5-6

Question 9

Greek Dorios mode’s ethos

Answer 9

Virile, educational, created men of courage and character

Levy: Manly, battle-inspiring when played vigorously. Played softly, it’s intense and inspires concentration.

Question 10

Greek Hypolydios mode is ??? Gregorian mode

Answer 10

Lydian

Question 11

Greek Hypolydios mode’s half-tone positions

Answer 11

4-5, 7-8

Question 12

Greek Hypolydios mode’s ethos

Answer 12

Soft, plaintive, suitable for laments

Levy: Feminine, sensual, erotic

Question 13

Greek Hypophrygios mode is ??? Gregorian mode

Answer 13

Mixolydian

Question 14

Greek Hypophrygios mode’s half-tone positions

Answer 14

3-4, 6-7

Question 15

Greek Hypophrygios mode’s ethos

Answer 15

Suitable for tragedy, melancholic

Levy: Warmth, inner peace, contentment, tranquility

Question 16

Greek Hypodorios mode is ??? Gregorian mode

Answer 16

Aeolian

Question 17

Greek Hypodorios mode’s half-tone positions

Answer 17

2-3, 5-6

Question 18

Greek Hypodorios mode’s ethos

Answer 18

Majestic and stately

Levy: Sorrowful

Modern music theory: “natural minor”

Question 19

Greek Mixolydios mode

Answer 19

Locrian (closest equivalent)

Question 20

Greek Mixolydios mode’s half-tone positions

Answer 20

1-2, 4-5

Question 21

Greek Mixolydios mode’s ethos

Answer 21

Feminine, playful

Question 22

Greek Dorios on a lyre or piano (white notes only)

Answer 22

E-E

Question 23

Gregorian Phrygian on a lyre or piano (white notes only)

Answer 23

E-E

Question 24

Greek Hypolydios on a lyre or piano (white notes only)

Answer 24

F-F

Question 25

Greek Hypophrygios on a lyre or piano (white notes only)

Answer 25

G-G

Question 26

Greek Hypodorios on a lyre or piano (white notes only)

Answer 26

A-A

Question 27

Gregorian Locrian on a lyre or piano (white notes only)

Answer 27

B-B

Question 28

Gregorian Dorian on a lyre or piano (white notes only)

Answer 28

D-D

Question 29

Gregorian Lydian on a lyre or piano (white notes only)

Answer 29

F-F

Question 30

Gregorian Ionian on a lyre or piano (white notes only)

Answer 30

C-C

Question 31

Gregorian Mixolydian on a lyre or piano (white notes only)

Answer 31

G-G

Question 32

Gregorian Aeolian on a lyre or piano (white notes only)

Answer 32

A-A

Question 33

Greek Mixolydios on a lyre or piano (white notes only)

Answer 33

B-B

Question 34

Greek Phrygios on a lyre or piano (white notes only)

Answer 34

D-D

Question 35

Greek Lydios on a lyre or piano (white notes only)

Answer 35

C-C

Question 36

Natural mode of the lyre

Answer 36

G Hypophrygios mode (7-string)
E Phrygios mode (9 string)