What is another word for diatonic scale?
Pronunciation: [dˌa͡ɪətˈɒnɪk skˈe͡ɪl] (IPA) 
The diatonic scale is a crucial component of Western music theory, but there are various synonyms used to describe it. Musicians may refer to the scale as a "major scale," "natural scale," or "pure scale." It consists of seven different notes arranged in a specific pattern of whole and half steps, starting and ending with the same note. The scale is the foundation of much of Western music, and is used in a variety of genres, including classical, jazz, and pop music. Whether you call it a diatonic scale or one of its aliases, its importance to music theory and composition cannot be understated.
