noun
harmonic minor scale
A minor scale with a raised seventh degree, creating an augmented second between the sixth and seventh degrees. Used in Western music theory.
和声的短音階は、第七音が半音上がるのが特徴です。
The harmonic minor scale is characterized by the seventh note being raised by a semitone.
旋律的短音階 (melodic minor scale) raises the sixth and seventh degrees ascending, but reverts to natural minor descending, unlike 和声的短音階 which keeps the raised seventh in both directions.
自然的短音階 (natural minor scale) follows the key signature without alterations, while 和声的短音階 raises the seventh degree.
Compound of 和声的 (harmonic) + 短音階 (minor scale). The term is a direct calque from Western music theory.