English adjective: diatonic | |||
1. | diatonic based on the standard major or minor scales consisting of 5 tones and 2 semitones without modulation by accidentals | ||
Domain category | music | ||
Antonyms | chromatic | ||
2. | diatonic based on or using the five tones and two semitones of the major or minor scales of western music | ||
Similar | tonal | ||
Antonyms | atonal, unkeyed | ||