DIATONIC SCALE
(noun)Definitions
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Diatonic Scale.
Diatonic Scale - as a noun
A scale with eight notes in an octave; all but two are separated by whole tones
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
musical scalescaleHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The diatonic scale is the most commonly used scale in Western music."
"The major and minor scales are both types of diatonic scales."
"In the key of C major, the diatonic scale consists of the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, B, and C."
"The diatonic scale contains seven unique pitches within an octave."
"Many melodies in classical music are based on the diatonic scale."
