CEFR B2

chromatic

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or using the colors of the spectrum, especially in music where it refers to a scale that includes all twelve notes of the octave.

Examples

  • The composer explored the full chromatic range of the instrument.
  • She used a chromatic approach to painting, blending every shade imaginable.

Synonyms: colorful, vivid, spectral, iridescent