ditone

noun

di·​tone

ˈdīˌtōn

: the Greek musical interval of a major third comprehending two major steps, corresponding to the ratio 81:64, and being slightly larger than the modern major third

ditonic

(ˈ)dī¦tänik

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Greek ditonon, from neuter of ditonos having two tones, from di- + tonos tone

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