Rast Mode and Dromos
Rast mode Basis / Final: C Incipit: C, E 1 comma flat, or G Elemental structure: 5x-rast on C, 4x-rast on G Extension: 4x-rast on…
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Ousak Mode and Dromos
Ousak Mode The Ousak mode has its theoretical basis and final on D, where the fundamental element 4x-ousak is based, giving the mode its name.…
Nikriz Mode and Dromos
Nikriz Mode The Nikriz mode has its theoretical basis and final on C, where the fundamental element 5x-nikriz is based, giving the mode its name.…
Chitzaz Mode and Dromos
Chitzaz Mode Basis / Final: D Incipit: D or G (tetrachordal form); D, F#, or A (pentachordal form) Elemental structure: 4x-chitzaz on D + 5x-rast…
Kiourdi Mode and Dromos
Kiourdi Mode Basis / Final: D Incipit: D or A Elemental structure: 4x-kiourdi on D, 5x-rast on G (tetrachordal form); 5x-kiourdi on D, 4x-ousak on A…
Chitzazkiar Mode and Dromos
Chitzazkiar Mode The Chitzazkiar mode has its theoretical basis and final on C, where the fundamental element 5x-chitzaz is based. The incipit on high C…
Pireotiko Mode and Dromos
Pireotiko Mode Basis / Final: C Incipit: G, or C (less commonly) Elemental structure: 5x-pireotiko on C, 4x-chitzaz on G Extension: 4x-chitzaz (less commonly, 4x-rast) on…
Saba Mode and Dromos
Saba Mode Basis / Final: D Incipit: F Elemental structure: 5x-saba on D, 5x-chitzaz on F Extension: 5x-chitzaz on high C (less commonly, only high…