What does chromaticism mean?
Definitions for chromaticism
kroʊˈmæt əˌsɪz əm, krə-chro·mati·cism
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chromaticismnoun
the quality or state of being chromatic
chromaticismnoun
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
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Chromaticism
Chromaticism is a compositional technique interspersing the primary diatonic pitches and chords with other pitches of the chromatic scale. In simple terms, within each octave, diatonic music uses only seven different notes, rather than the twelve available on a standard piano keyboard. Music is chromatic when it uses more than just these seven notes. Chromaticism is in contrast or addition to tonality or diatonicism and modality (the major and minor, or "white key", scales). Chromatic elements are considered, "elaborations of or substitutions for diatonic scale members".
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Chromaticism
Chromaticism is a compositional technique interspersing the primary diatonic pitches and chords with other pitches of the chromatic scale. Chromaticism is in contrast or addition to tonality or diatonicism. Chromatic elements are considered, "elaborations of or substitutions for diatonic scale members."
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of chromaticism in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of chromaticism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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