Definition of Gypsy scale
The term Gypsy scale refers to one of several musical scales named after their support of and association with Romani or Gypsy music.
Double harmonic scale (major), the fifth mode of Hungarian minor, or Double Harmonic minor, scale, also known as the Byzantine scale.
Hungarian minor scale, minor scale with raised fourth and seventh degrees, also known as Double Harmonic minor scale.
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What is Gypsy scale?
The term Gypsy scale refers to one of several musical scales named after their support of and association with Romani or Gypsy music.