Definition of diatonic

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • diatonic is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • diatonic is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • diatonic is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of diatonic


  • based on or using the five tones and two semitones of the major or minor scales of western music (adjective)
  • based on the standard major or minor scales consisting of 5 tones and 2 semitones without modulation by accidentals (adjective)

See definition of diatonic in Merriam Webster