Chromaticism

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    the quality or state of being chromatic countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the act or action of chromaticizing: the use of chromatic notes or tones (contrasted with diatonicism) countable, uncountable

    "excessive chromaticism means excessive increase in harmonic tension -- Mosco Carner"

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"excessive chromaticism means excessive increase in harmonic tension -- Mosco Carner"

Etymology

From chromatic + -ism.

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