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diatonic

di·a·ton·ic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dahy-uh-ton-ik]
    • /ˌdaɪ əˈtɒn ɪk/
    • /daɪ.əˈtɒn.ɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dahy-uh-ton-ik]
    • /ˌdaɪ əˈtɒn ɪk/

Definitions of diatonic word

  • adjective diatonic of, relating to, or based upon any scale of five tones and two semitones produced by playing the white keys of a keyboard instrument, esp the natural major or minor scales forming the basis of the key system in Western music 3
  • adjective diatonic not involving the sharpening or flattening of the notes of the major or minor scale nor the use of such notes as modified by accidentals 3
  • adjective diatonic designating, of, or using a scale of eight tones that is either a major scale or a , minor scale 3
  • adjective diatonic noting those scales that contain five whole tones and two semitones, as the major, minor, and certain modal scales. 1
  • adjective diatonic of or relating to the tones, intervals, or harmonies of such scales. 1
  • noun diatonic (of a scale, interval, etc.) Involving only notes proper to the prevailing key without chromatic alteration. 1

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Origin of diatonic

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Late Latin diatonicus < Greek diatonikós; see dia-, tonic

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Parts of speech for Diatonic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

diatonic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for diatonic

adj diatonic

  • neutral — not taking part or giving assistance in a dispute or war between others: a neutral nation during World War II.
  • colorless — Something that is colorless has no color at all.

adjective diatonic

  • achromous — Colorless; achromatic.
  • colourless — Something that is colourless has no colour at all.

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