A member of a group of ancient Greek people who lived in Aeolis, a region of Asia Minor. The Aeolian settlers established several colonies along the coast of Asia Minor.
A type of harp that produces sound when wind passes through its strings, also known as an Aeolian harp. The gentle breeze played a haunting melody on the Aeolian in the garden.
The natural minor mode in Western music theory. The chorus shifts from Aeolian to Mixolydian to create harmonic contrast.
An ancient Greek dialect spoken in Aeolis and surrounding regions. Inscriptions written in Aeolian display distinctive phonological features.