Definitions for Diatonic
ˌdaɪ əˈtɒn ɪkdi·a·ton·ic

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. diatonicadjective

   based on the standard major or minor scales consisting of 5 tones and 2 semitones without modulation by accidentals

2. diatonicadjective

   based on or using the five tones and two semitones of the major or minor scales of western music

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. diatonicadjective

   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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1. diatonic

   Diatonic, in music theory, refers to a system or pattern of seven notes (or pitches) within an octave that forms the basis of major and minor keys in Western music. The term is also used to describe musical elements that are in keeping with this system, including chords, scales, melodies, and harmonies. Diatonic notes exclude all chromatic variants, which means it excludes sharps and flats not included in the major or minor scale of a particular key.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Diatonicadjective

   pertaining to the scale of eight tones, the eighth of which is the octave of the first

2. Etymology: [L. diatonicus, diatonus, Gr. , , fr. to stretch out; dia` through + to stretch: cf. F. diatonique. See Tone.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Diatonic

   dī-a-ton′ik, adj. proceeding by the tones and intervals of the natural scale in music.—adv. Diaton′ically. [Gr.,—dia, through, tonos, tone.]

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Anagrams for Diatonic »

1. actinoid

2. dication

3. naticoid

How to pronounce Diatonic?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Diatonic in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Diatonic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Diatonic
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Diatonic
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Diatonic
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Diatonic