Phrygian mode
The Phrygian mode is the third mode of the major scale.
Its scale degrees are: 1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7 8
Its intervals are: H W W W H W W
It’s a “minor” mode.
Descriptors:
- Exotic
- Spanish
- Threatening
- Suspenseful
- Magical
Notable chords: bII, bVIIm, bII/I
Examples
In video game music:
- Magus’ Theme – Chrono Trigger
- Under Martial Law – Final Fantasy 6
Other: check Wikipedia