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Meaning of chromatic
Relating to color or music
Etymology of chromatic
The word "chromatic" comes from the Greek word "chromatikos", meaning "of or pertaining to color", derived from "chroma", meaning "color"
Historically, the term was first used in the context of music to describe a scale that includes all twelve half-steps within an octave
Synonyms
colorful
vibrant
multicolored
kaleidoscopic
diverse
varied
heterogeneous
manifold
motley
rainbow-colored
prismatic
spectral
harmonic
melodic
musical
resonant
harmonic
symphonic
orchestral
polyphonic
diatonic
enharmonic
microtonal
harmonious
euphonic
consonant
symphonic
instrumental
vocal
pitched
timbred
tonal
keyed
modulated
inflected
Definitions
- Relating to color, especially as used in art or design
- * Relating to or characterized by harmony or melody in music
Usage Examples
- The artist's use of chromatic colors created a vibrant and dynamic painting
- * The musician's chromatic scale exercises improved her technique and expanded her musical range
Antonyms
monochromatic
achromatic
colorless
toneless
tuneless
discordant
cacophonous
harsh
grating
inharmonious
unmelodious
unmusical
arrhythmic
atonal
assonant
dissonant
unresonant
nonharmonic
nonmelodic