GRE Word List

MODE

an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval

The meaning of the word mode is an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval.

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WordMeaning
profligatewildly extravagant
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
leave-takingdeparture
confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide