Meaning of the word "diatonic scale" in English

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diatonic scale

US /ˌdaɪ.əˈtɑːn.ɪk ˌskeɪl/
UK /ˌdaɪ.əˈtɑːn.ɪk ˌskeɪl/
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Noun

1.

a seven-note musical scale that includes five whole steps and two half steps, commonly used in Western music

Example:
Most Western music is based on the diatonic scale.
The melody uses notes exclusively from the C major diatonic scale.
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