ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Chromaticism

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Chromaticism is a noun meaning the quality or state of being chromatic.

Meaning

the quality or state of being chromatic.

More Meanings

  1. the act or action of chromaticizing: the use of chromatic notes or tones (contrasted with diatonicism)

Example Sentences

excessive chromaticism means excessive increase in harmonic tension -- Mosco Carner

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chromaticness, chromatism, chromogenicity, trichromatism, achromatism, orthochromatism.

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