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