chromaticism

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

nounMusic.

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

Origin of chromaticism

¹

First recorded in 1875–80; chromatic + -ism

Words Nearby chromaticism

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How to use chromaticism in a sentence

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

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