Type in ➚ :

Diatonic Scale

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

IPA: /ˌdaɪ.əˈtɒn.ɪk skeɪl/ (British), /ˌdaɪ.əˈtɑː.nɪk skeɪl/ (American)

Definitions

  • A musical scale consisting of five whole steps and two half steps in each octave, such as the major or natural minor scale.

Usage Examples

  • The diatonic scale is the foundation of Western music.
  • Most folk and classical compositions rely on the diatonic scale.

Etymology

Derived from Greek "diatonikos," meaning "through tones," from "dia" (through) + "tonos" (tone).

Synonyms

  • Natural scale
  • Major scale
  • Minor scale

Antonyms

  • Chromatic scale
  • Whole-tone scale

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishEscala diatónica/esˈkala djaˈto.ni.ka/
FrenchÉchelle diatonique/eʃɛl dja.to.nik/
GermanDiatonische Skala/di.aˈtoː.nɪʃə ˈskaː.la/
Hindiडायटोनिक स्केल/ḍāyaṭōnik skēl/
Tamilடயடோனிக் அளவுகோல்/ṭayaṭōṉik aḷavukōl/
Chinese (Mandarin)自然音阶/zìrán yīnjiē/
RussianДиатоническая гамма/diatoníčeskaja gamma/
Arabicسلم دياني/sullam diyātūnik/
Japanese全音階/zen’onkai/
ItalianScala diatonica/ˈska.la djaˈtɔ.ni.ka/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

American English: /ˌdaɪ.əˈtɑː.nɪk skeɪl/

British English: /ˌdaɪ.əˈtɒn.ɪk skeɪl/

Historical Usage

The diatonic scale dates back to ancient Greece and has influenced Western music for centuries, forming the basis for classical and modern music theory.

Cultural Nuances

While the diatonic scale is fundamental to Western music, different musical traditions worldwide employ microtonal, pentatonic, and other non-diatonic scales.

More Information

The diatonic scale is essential to tonal music, providing a structured framework for melodies and harmonies. It consists of seven distinct pitches per octave and forms the backbone of classical, jazz, and pop music.

  1. Home
  2.  › 
  3. language
  4.  › 
  5. gujarati-dictionary-translation-meaning-of-diatonic scale