so the diatonic modes just [reflect the functions] of [the scale degrees] > [triads]?
3 major modes
Ionian
Lydian
Mixolydian
3 minor modes
Dorian
Phrygian
Aeolian
1 diminished mode
Locrian
?
and pentatonic scale for major minor respectively/relatively; due to math of common omitted notes...
sans diminished?
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