diatonic scale

US /ˌdaɪ.əˈtɑːn.ɪk ˌskeɪl/
UK /ˌdaɪ.əˈtɑːn.ɪk ˌskeɪl/
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escala diatônica

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

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Most Western music is based on the diatonic scale.
A maioria da música ocidental é baseada na escala diatônica.
The melody uses notes exclusively from the C major diatonic scale.
A melodia usa notas exclusivamente da escala diatônica de Dó maior.