diatonic scale


Definition: Meaning of, diatonic scale in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌdʌɪəˈtɒnɪk skeɪl /

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  1. the diatonic scale a set of eight musical notes that uses a particular pattern of spaces between the notes
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diatonic scale used in phrases

  • major diatonic scale (noun)
    1. a diatonic scale with notes separated by whole tones except for the 3rd and 4th and 7th and 8th
  • minor diatonic scale (noun)
    1. a diatonic scale with notes separated by whole tones except for the 2nd and 3rd and 5th and 6th
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