Definition: Relating to a musical scale that uses only the seven notes of a standard scale without any extra notes or alterations.

Example: The song is composed using a diatonic scale, which gives it a traditional sound.

Definition: In a way that relates to the diatonic scale, which consists of seven pitches in a specific pattern of whole and half steps.

Example: The melody was composed diatonically, following the natural scale without any chromatic alterations.

Definition: A long musical instrument made from a hollowed-out log or bamboo, traditionally used by Indigenous Australians, that produces a deep, resonant sound when blown into.

Example: He played the didgeridoo beautifully at the cultural festival.

Definition: A musical instrument from Australia made from a long hollow branch that produces a deep sound when played.

Example: He played the didjeridoo at the cultural festival, filling the air with its unique sound.

Definition: A way of telling a story or recounting events, often used in literature and film.

Example: The film's diegesis included both the characters' dialogue and the background music that the characters could hear.

Definition: Relating to the narrative or story within a film, play, or other media, where the sounds or elements are part of the action and can be perceived by the characters.

Example: The music in the scene was diegetic, meaning the characters could hear it as part of their environment.

Definition: A symbol used in writing, resembling two daggers, often used to indicate a footnote or reference.

Example: In the text, the author used a diesis to point out an important note.

Definition: A type of line in poetry that has two parts, each made up of two beats or feet.

Example: The poem was written in dimeter, giving it a short and rhythmic quality.

Definition: A gradual decrease in loudness or intensity in music.

Example: The piece ended with a beautiful diminuendo, leaving the audience in silence.

Definition: To make a ringing sound, often like a bell or a similar noise.

Example: The bell began to ding as the hour struck.

Definition: A ringing sound or a small dent on a surface, often seen on cars.

Example: I heard a ding when the bell rang.

Definition: To hit or strike something, often causing a sound or a small dent.

Example: He accidentally dinged the car door while parking.