chromatic

/kroʊˈmætɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or produced by color; having many colors.
    • Chromatic light effects can make a stage performance more dramatic.
    • The butterfly's wings displayed a beautiful chromatic pattern of blues and greens.
    • The artist studied chromatic theory to better mix her paints.
  2. In music, using notes that are not part of the standard major or minor scale, including sharps and flats.
    • Learning chromatic runs on the guitar helps with finger dexterity.
    • The jazz musician played a chromatic scale that moved up and down the piano keyboard.
    • This piece uses chromatic harmonies that give it a mysterious feeling.
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