Which scale corresponds to the Dorian mode?

The Dorian mode is characterized by a specific pattern of whole and half steps that gives it a unique sound, often described as a minor scale with an added natural sixth degree. The Dorian mode can be built on any note, but when considering its corresponding scale form, the natural minor scale is altered by raising the sixth degree.

In the case of the options provided, the Dorian mode is correctly represented by the D minor scale, where the sixth degree is raised to a natural 6 instead of a flatted 6, while maintaining the flattened seventh degree. Thus, the Dorian mode derived from D minor contains the notes D, E, F, G, A, B, and C, showcasing its signature sound.

Looking at the other options: the C major scale does not fit the Dorian description as it does not have the characteristic lowered seventh needed for Dorian. The B natural minor with raised sixth and seventh degrees describes a different mode. Similarly, the E minor scale with a raised fifth and flattened seventh is also unrelated to the Dorian mode, as the raised fifth is not a feature of this mode. Hence, the D minor scale with a natural sixth and flattened seventh stands correct as the representation of the Dorian mode.