diatonic vs. chromatic
[dahy-uh-ton-ik]
/ ˌdaɪ əˈtɒn ɪk /
adjective
Music.
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noting those scales that contain five whole tones and two semitones, as the major, minor, and certain modal scales.
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of or relating to the tones, intervals, or harmonies of such scales.
[kroh-mat-ik, kruh-]
/ kroʊˈmæt ɪk, krə- /
adjective
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pertaining to color or colors.
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Music.
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involving a modification of the normal scale by the use of accidentals.
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progressing by semitones, especially to a tone having the same letter name, as in C to C sharp.
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