Lydian

Origin

From Lydia + -an.

Pronunciation===

• UK IPA: /ˈlɪdɪən/
• US IPA: /ˈlɪdiÉ™n/

Full definition of Lydian

Noun

1. A native or inhabitant of ancient Lydia.

Proper noun

1. An extinct Indo-European language in the Anatolian subgroup.

Adjective

1. Pertaining to Lydia, or its people, language or culture.
2. (music) Designating a mode of ancient Greek music, reputed to be light and effeminate.
• Spenser Faerie Queene, III.i:And all the while sweet Musicke did diuide
  Her looser notes with Lydian harmony ....

Derived terms

• Hypomixolydian
• Mixolydian