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minor

minor In this historical source, minor refers to one of the two basic musical scales or keys in modern music.

In this historical source, minor refers to one of the two basic musical scales or keys in modern music. It is distinguished by having a minor third above the fundamental tone, with harmonic and melodic forms described separately.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Minor” (Minor).
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