church mode
noun
: one of eight scales prevalent in medieval music each utilizing a different pattern of intervals and beginning on a different tone
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This was definitely the time to dial the NSX up from its Quiet setting, the Sunday-church mode that prioritizes electric propulsion and highlights those smooth Honda manners.
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IEEE Spectrum, 26 Sep. 2016
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IEEE Spectrum, 26 Sep. 2016
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“Church mode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/church%20mode. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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