lydian Meaning, Definition & Usage

Lyd"i*an adjective

Etymology

L. Lydius, fr. Lydia, Gr. .

Definitions

1. Of or pertaining to Lydia, a country of Asia Minor, or to its inhabitants; hence, soft; effeminate; -- said especially of one of the ancient Greek modes or keys, the music in which was of a soft, pathetic, or voluptuous character.

   Softly sweet in Lydian measures, Soon he soothed his soul to pleasures. Dryden.