chromatic

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek χρομα (khroma), “‘color’”).

[edit] Adjective

chromatic (not comparable)

1. Relating to or characterised by hue.
2. Having the capacity to separate spectral colours by refraction.
3. (music) Regarding all twelve traditional Western pitch classes, regardless of temperament or intonation; Regarding entire sets of alternative pitch class systems.

[edit] Derived terms

• chromatic number
• chromaticism
• monochromatic

[edit] Translations