diatonic
|di/a/ton/ic|
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/ˌdaɪəˈtɒnɪk/
musical scale
Etymology
Etymology Information
'diatonic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'diatonikos,' where 'dia-' meant 'through' and 'tonos' meant 'tone.'
Historical Evolution
'diatonikos' transformed into the Latin word 'diatonicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'diatonic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'through tones,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to a musical scale.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to a musical scale that consists of five whole steps and two half steps.
The piece was composed using a diatonic scale.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45