What is another word for minor scale?
Pronunciation: [mˈa͡ɪnə skˈe͡ɪl] (IPA) 
The minor scale is a common music scale used in many musical genres. It is a unique scale that creates a specific mood and tone in music. Some synonyms for the minor scale include natural minor, melodic minor, harmonic minor, Aeolian mode, and Dorian mode. The natural minor scale is the most basic form of the minor scale, while the melodic minor and harmonic minor scales are modified forms of the natural minor scale that create a slightly different tonal quality. The modes of the minor scale, such as Dorian and Aeolian, refer to different starting points within the minor scale. These different forms of the minor scale add variety and complexity to music compositions.
