Definition
Definition of Dorian - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
namesRare male given name from Ancient GreekRare
- Dorian was the protagonist in Wilde's famous novel.
2.
literatureRare character in a famous novelRare
- Dorian Gray is a fascinating character.
3.
musicTECH. musical mode similar to minor scaleTECH.
- The song is in Dorian mode.
4.
historyDated member of the ancient Greek DoriansDated
- The Dorian warriors were known for their strength.
Adjective
1.
musicTECH. relating to a musical mode similar to the minor scaleTECH.
- The piece is composed in the Dorian mode.
2.
ancient GreekDated related to the Dorians or their dialectDated
- The Dorian dialect was spoken in ancient Greece.
Expressions with Dorian
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type of musical scale with a specific pattern
The Dorian order is often used in jazz music.
Origin of Dorian
Greek, Dōrios (of Doris)
Terms with Dorian included in their meaning
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belonging to the Dorian mode in music
Examples of Dorian in a sentence
Everyone was impressed by Dorian's speech. Dorian was discussed in the literature class. The painting of Dorian was mysterious. Jazz musicians often use the Dorian mode. The Dorian scale gives the piece a unique sound. A Dorian led the charge in the historic battle.
The Dorian culture influenced many Greek traditions. The melody follows a Dorian scale. Her composition features a Dorian harmony. The Dorian influence is evident in the architecture. He studied the Dorian traditions extensively.
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- French:Dorian, dorien, ...
- German:Dorian, Dorian Gray, ...
- Italian:Dorian, Dorian Gray, ...
- Spanish:Dorian, del modo dórico, ...
- Portuguese:Dorian, dórico, ...
- Chinese:多里安, 多利亚的, ...
- Japanese:ドリアン, ドリア旋法の, ...
- Arabic:دوريان, دُورِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:דוֹרִיאָן, דוֹרִי, ...
- Russian:Дориан, дорийский, ...
- Ukrainian:Доріан, дорійський, ...
- Hindi:डोरियन, डोरियन बोली, ...
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