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harmonic minor scale

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Definition of harmonic minor scale

: a minor scale like the natural form except that the 7th tone is raised by a half step (as A-B-C-D-E-F-G♯-A)

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“Harmonic minor scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmonic%20minor%20scale. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.

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