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Definition of chromatic

chromatic

/kroʊˈmæt.ɪk/
chro · mat · ic
Adverb:chromatically
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• adjective

1

Relating to or produced by color or hues.

Example

"The painter experimented with bold chromatic contrasts to evoke a sense of warmth."

2

Relating to or using notes not belonging to the diatonic scale of the key in which a musical passage is written, or proceeding by semitones.

Example

"The pianist practiced the rapid chromatic scale until every note sounded crisp and even."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin chromaticus, from Ancient Greek khromatikos ('relating to color' or 'relating to the musical chromatic scale'), derived from khroma ('skin' or 'color').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chromatic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chromatic
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