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diatonic meaning and definition
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Definition of diatonic (adjective)
- based on the standard major or minor scales consisting of 5 tones and 2 semitones without modulation by accidentals
- antonym: chromatic
- based on or using the five tones and two semitones of the major or minor scales of western music
Source: Princeton University Wordnet