diatonic

/ˌdaɪəˈtɒnɪk/ /ˌdaɪəˈtɑːnɪk/

Meanings

adjective

自然音阶的，全音阶的

Relating to or characteristic of a musical scale which contains seven pitches and a pattern of five whole tones and two semitones; particularly, of the major or natural minor scales.

Examples :

"The piano teacher explained that the melody used a diatonic scale, making it sound familiar and pleasant. "

钢琴老师解释说，这段旋律使用了全音阶，所以听起来既熟悉又悦耳。

music

Related Words

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

尤其，特别，格外。

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

这些餐前酒尤其令人兴奋。

natural noun

/ˈnætʃəɹəl/ /-ɚəl/

本地人，居民。

"The new student was a natural from Japan. "

这个新学生是土生土长的日本人。

pattern noun

/ˈpat(ə)n/ /ˈpætəɹn/

模式，榜样。

"Following a consistent study pattern is key to success in school. "

坚持一种有规律的学习模式是学校取得成功的关键。

contains verb

/kənˈteɪnz/

包含，包括，含有

"The box contains my old toys. "

这个盒子里装着我以前的玩具。

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

解释，说明，阐明。

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

解释《圣经》的一章.

characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

特点，特征。

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

新鲜出炉的面包那种独特的香味总是让我想起我奶奶的厨房。

pitches noun

/ˈpɪtʃɪz/

树脂，松脂

"It is hard to get this pitch off my hand."

我手上沾了这种松脂，很难弄掉。

familiar noun

/fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.i.ɚ/

使魔, 守护精灵

"The witch’s familiar was a black cat."

女巫的使魔是一只黑猫。

pleasant noun

/ˈplɛzənt/

开心果，乐天派

"The dinner party was a success thanks to the pleasant, who kept everyone laughing with his silly jokes. "

多亏了那位开心果，他用那些傻气的笑话逗得大家哈哈大笑，这次晚宴才如此成功。

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

讲述，叙述。

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

请详细讲述你今天来这里的经过。

semitones noun

/ˈsɛmiˌtoʊnz/

半音

"The piano tuner meticulously adjusted the strings to ensure the notes were precisely a number of semitones apart, creating a harmonious sound. "

钢琴调音师一丝不苟地调整琴弦，确保每个音符之间相隔准确的半音数，从而创造出和谐的声音。

musical noun

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

歌舞剧，音乐剧。

"The school's annual musical was a huge success, with the students performing catchy songs and energetic dances. "

学校一年一度的歌舞剧非常成功，学生们表演了许多动听的歌曲和充满活力的舞蹈。