Words Like DIATONIC
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7 definitions of diatonic
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Pertaining to the scale of eight tones, the eighth of which is the octave of the first.
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based on or using the five tones and two semitones of the major or minor scales of western music
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based on the standard major or minor scales consisting of 5 tones and 2 semitones without modulation by accidentals
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Music Of or using only the seven tones of a standard scale without chromatic alterations.
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In Greek music, noting one of the three standard tetrachords, consisting of four tones at the successive intervals of a half tone, a tone, and a tone: distinguished from chromatic and enharmonic. See tetrachord.
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In modern music, using the tones, intervals. or harmonies of the standard major or minor scales without chromatic alteration.
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Within the boundaries of a musical scale, most commonly the Western major or minor tonalities that have octaves of seven notes in a particular configuration