chromaticism en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English chromatic Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English chromaticism From chromatic + -ism.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) the quality or state of being chromatic
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(countable, uncountable) the act or action of chromaticizing: the use of chromatic notes or tones (contrasted with diatonicism)
excessive chromaticism means excessive increase in harmonic tension -- Mosco Carner
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chromaticisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
sv kromaticism (state of being chromatic)