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ma·jor di·a·ton·ic scale

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  1. major scale, major diatonic scalenoun

    a diatonic scale with notes separated by whole tones except for the 3rd and 4th and 7th and 8th

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  1. major diatonic scale

    A major diatonic scale is a type of musical scale that consists of seven different pitches per octave, arranged in a specific sequence of whole and half step intervals. The sequence follows the pattern: whole step, whole step, half step, whole step, whole step, whole step, half step. Each scale is named after the note it starts on, also known as the "root" or "tonic" note. For example, a C major diatonic scale would begin on a C and follow the pattern above. The major diatonic scale is often associated with a cheerful or triumphant mood in music.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of major diatonic scale in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of major diatonic scale in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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