chromatic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or consisting of colors.

• adjective

  Of or pertaining to music, especially as evidenced by the use of chromatic scales and chromatic harmonies.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chromatic
armatic , artistic , atronic , autocratic

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Variants

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chromatic , chromatically , chromaticism , chromaticisms , chromatics , chromatic aberration , chromatic aberrations , chromatic scale , chromatic scales

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Etymology

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From Greek chroma, color.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'chromatic' comes from the Greek word 'chroma', which means 'color'.

2. Chromatic scales are used in many different types of music, including classical music, jazz, and rock.

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Related Concepts

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1. chromatic scale: A musical scale that includes all twelve chromatic notes, as opposed to the seven notes of a diatonic scale.

2. chromatic harmony: A harmonic language that uses chromatic chords and dissonances, as opposed to the diatonic harmony that is based on the chords of the diatonic scale.

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Culture

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In art, chromaticism refers to the use of strong contrasting colors, especially in painting. In music, chromaticism is the use of chromatic scales and chromatic harmonies, which involve the use of chromatic notes, notes that are not part of the diatonic scale.

How to Memorize "chromatic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rainbow, which is a visual representation of chromatic colors.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chromatic' with the word 'colorful' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Chroma' for 'Chromatic' to help remember its meaning.

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