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chromaticism

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chro⋅mat⋅i⋅cism

  [kroh-mat-uh-siz-uhm, kruh-]
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–noun Music.
1. the use of chromatic tones.
2. a style in which chromatic tones predominate.
Origin:
1875–80; chromatic + -ism
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chro·mat·ic   (krō-māt'ĭk)   
adj.  

    1. Relating to colors or color.

    2. Relating to color perceived to have a saturation greater than zero.

    3. Of, relating to, or based on the chromatic scale.

    4. Relating to chords or harmonies based on nonharmonic tones.

  2. Music

    1. Of, relating to, or based on the chromatic scale.

    2. Relating to chords or harmonies based on nonharmonic tones.


[Greek khrōmatikos, from khrōma, khrōmat-, color.]
chro·mat'i·cal·ly adv., chro·mat'i·cism (-sĭz'əm) n.
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