melodic minor scales

A form of melodic minor scale — a type of minor scale with the 3rd note lowered by one semitone when the scale is played ascending, and the 3rd, 6th, and 7th notes lowered by one semitone when descending, with the interval patterns

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of melodic minor scale
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