scalewise

scalewise
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ adverb (or adjective)
Etymology: scale (VII) + -wise
: in the manner of a scale

diatonic tones are used scalewiseDown Beat

in some of the organ works, he was hypnotized by scalewise movement — W.H.Mellers


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