Diatonic Definition & Meaning
diatonic
- adjective
- based on the standard major or minor scales consisting of 5 tones and 2 semitones without modulation by accidentals
- based on or using the five tones and two semitones of the major or minor scales of western music
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- What does diatonic mean?
- based on the standard major or minor scales consisting of 5 tones and 2 semitones without modulation by accidentals based on or using the five tones and two semitones of the major or minor scales of western music
- What part of speech is diatonic?
- Diatonic is an adjective.
- How many definitions does diatonic have?
- Diatonic has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).