H: alternatives and connections

The name of the sixth tone in the model major scale (that in C), or the first tone of the minor scale, which is named after it the sca…

The keynote of the normal or "natural" scale, which has neither flats nor sharps in its signature; also, the third note of the relativ…

Any order in which a number of bells are struck, other than that of the diatonic scale.

Proceeding by the smaller intervals (half steps or semitones) of the scale, instead of the regular intervals of the diatonic scale.

The octave, or interval which includes all the tones of the diatonic scale.

E is the third tone of the model diatonic scale. E/ (E flat) is a tone which is intermediate between D and E.

Of or pertaining to that one of the three kinds of musical scale (diatonic, chromatic, enharmonic) recognized by the ancient Greeks, w…

A syllable applied to the fourth tone of the diatonic scale in solmization.

The interval of three tones and a semitone, embracing five diatonic degrees of the scale; the dominant of any key.

The interval of two tones and a semitone, embracing four diatonic degrees of the scale; the subdominant of any key.

of or pertaining to the ancient Teutons or their languages; "Teutonic peoples such as Germans and Scandinavians and British"; "Germani…

A characteristic of the Germans; a characteristic German mode, doctrine, etc.; rationalism.

To reason or write after the manner of the Germans.

Regardless of natural obligation; contrary to natural duty; unkind; -- commonly said of a testament made without regard to natural obl…

The seventh ecclesiastical mode, whose scale commences on G.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature; "a very natural development"; "our natural environment"; "natural science…

One versed in natural science; a student of natural history, esp. of the natural history of animals.

The whole diatonic scale itself.