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DIATONIC

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There are 4 entries related to DIATONIC in the AudioEnglish.net dictionary.

1. What does DIATONIC mean?
pronunciation
Based on the standard major or minor scales consisting of 5 tones and 2 semitones without modulation by accidentals (this entry has two senses; see the dictionary for the second meaning).

2. What does DIATONIC SCALE mean?
pronunciation
It's a scale with eight notes in an octave; all but two are separated by whole tones

3. What does MAJOR DIATONIC SCALE mean?
pronunciation
It's a diatonic scale with notes separated by whole tones except for the 3rd and 4th and 7th and 8th

4. What does MINOR DIATONIC SCALE mean?
pronunciation
It's a diatonic scale with notes separated by whole tones except for the 2nd and 3rd and 5th and 6th


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