chromaticism

[ kroh-mat-uh-siz-uhm, kruh- ]

noun

, Music.

1. the use of chromatic tones.
2. a style in which chromatic tones predominate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chromaticism¹

First recorded in 1875–80; chromatic + -ism

Example Sentences

One should notice the predilection of Steffani (like the great Italians of his time) for chromaticism and his contrapuntal taste.

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