Music Glossary: diatonic

Seven-note scale made of five whole steps and two half steps arranged uniquely. more

Set of sharps/flats at the staff start indicating the diatonic collection of a movement. more

Seven-note diatonic collection with scale degrees W-W-H-W-W-W-H; basis for Ionian mode. more

Seven-note diatonic collection with W-H-W-W-H-W-W; also known as Aeolian. more