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diatonic function

specific, recognized role of each of the 7 tones and their chords in relation to the diatonic key
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diatonic function

Summary

diatonic function has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • diatonic function is a type of role[2].
  • diatonic function is part of musical parameter[3].
  • diatonic function's Commons category is recorded as Diatonic functions[4].
  • diatonic function's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Diatonic functions[5].
  • diatonic function's different from is recorded as harmony[6].

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Definition and Type

diatonic function is a type of role[2].

Use and Application

diatonic function is part of musical parameter[3].

Why It Matters

diatonic function has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  4. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · C960657 · 2026-06-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Part of → musical parameter
    Subclass of → role
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