Diatonic system
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Definition
The diatonic system is based upon basic tones and is a core part of the tonal system of Western theory. Its theoretical basis is represented by 7-tone scales, with only whole tone and semitone distances, no other.
The tonal diatonic system evolved from the medieval church modes, which are a diatonic modal system.
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| Consists of | Basic tone +, Tone +, Scale +, Whole tone +, and Semitone + |
| Evolved from | Medieval system +, and Church modes + |
| Is part of | Tonal system +, Western theory +, and Modal system + |
