Words Like DIATONIC

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DIATONIC.

1 Alternative Words Similar to diatonic

1 Chromatic Adjective      Antonym Words Like Chromatic

7 definitions of diatonic

1 Pertaining to the scale of eight tones, the eighth of which is the octave of the first.
2 based on or using the five tones and two semitones of the major or minor scales of western music
3 based on the standard major or minor scales consisting of 5 tones and 2 semitones without modulation by accidentals
4 Music Of or using only the seven tones of a standard scale without chromatic alterations.
5 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.
6 In modern music, using the tones, intervals. or harmonies of the standard major or minor scales without chromatic alteration.
7 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
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