minor

Definition of the Latin term minor in music:

  1. minor (type of key, chord, or scale)
  2. minor (type of interval)
  3. less, lesser, inferior, smaller
  4. younger
  5. minor (person under age)
Language
Latin
Singular
minor
Plural
minores

Combinations

Latin musical terms that include minor:

  • modus minor – mode (the relationship between longa and brevis in...
  • prolatio minor – imperfect prolation (mensural value in medieval no...
  • tibia minor – organ flute stop of variable pitch and tone

Related terms

Latin musical terms related to minor:

  • maior – major (type of key, chord, or scale)...