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diatonic scales

diatonic scales is the plural of diatonic scale.

Meaning of diatonic scale

Noun

diatonic scale (plural diatonic scales)

  1. A seven-note musical scale consisting of five tones and two diatonic semitones, formed by stacking six perfect fifths.

Questions about diatonic scales

What is diatonic scales the plural of?
Diatonic scales is the plural of diatonic scale.

Words near diatonic scales in the dictionary

  1. diatomyid
  2. diatomyids
  3. diatonic
  4. diatonic button accordion
  5. diatonic scale
  6. diatonic scales
  7. diatonic semitone
  8. diatonically
  9. diatonicism
  10. diatonicity
  11. diatonism

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