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diatonic scale

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

diatonic semitone diatonicism diatonicity diatonism diatopy diatoxanthin

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