diatonic

Adjective
  1. Based on the standard major or minor scales consisting of 5 tones and 2 semitones without modulation by accidentals (synset 300410966)
    referred to in: music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
  2. Based on or using the five tones and two semitones of the major or minor scales of western music (synset 302446738)
    similar to: tonal - having tonality; i.e. tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic

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