Definition of Diatonic

Adjective: diatonic  ,dI-u'tó-nik

1. (music) based on the standard major or minor scales consisting of 5 tones and 2 semitones without modulation by accidentals
    
2. Based on or using the five tones and two semitones of the major or minor scales of western music

See also:
diatoms
diatonically

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