what is the correct meaning of mode?
Definition of mode. 1  1a : an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval 2b)b : a rhythmical (see rhythm 2) scheme (as in 13th and 14th century music) 2  2 : 2mood 2 the indicative mode the subjunctive mode.