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What is another word for Chromatic? – 207 Chromatic Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    colorful vibrant kaleidoscopic multicolored polychromatic prismatic spectral rainbow-colored diverse varied heterogeneous manifold motley mixed composite complex harmonious melodic symphonic orchestral instrumental vocal resonant sonorous pitch-perfect tuneful euphonic rich resonant full-bodied warm bright luminous radiant glossy iridescent shimmering glittering sparkling dazzling resplendent opulent lavish ornate elaborate intricate detailed nuanced subtle refined sophisticated cultured artistic creative imaginative innovative experimental avant-garde pioneering groundbreaking

    Meaning of Chromatic

    The primary meaning of the word "Chromatic" refers to something related to color, especially in music, or having a range of colors.

    Definitions

    • Relating to color or the use of color
    • * In music, relating to or consisting of notes that are not part of the major or minor scale
    • * Having or relating to a range of colors, especially in photography or art

    Etymology of Chromatic

    The word "Chromatic" originates from the Greek word "chromatikos", meaning "of or pertaining to color"
    The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something related to color, and later in music to describe notes outside the major or minor scale

    Example Uses

    • The painter's use of chromatic colors created a vibrant and dynamic piece of art
    • * The musician's chromatic scale added a touch of tension to the melody
    • * The photographer's chromatic print revealed a range of subtle colors in the landscape

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    monochromatic monotonous dull muted subdued restrained limited narrow restricted homogeneous uniform consistent predictable bland uninteresting uninspiring unvaried unchanged static fixed rigid unyielding inflexible austere stark plain simple unadorned unembellished straightforward uncomplicated

    Related Nouns

    color scale melody harmony instrument music art photography painting palette spectrum prism lens camera printer pigment dye hue shade tone timbre resonance frequency vibration oscillation wave sound pitch rhythm beat tempo meter composition arrangement orchestration

    Related Verbs

    play sing paint draw compose arrange orchestrate conduct perform create produce manufacture print develop process enhance enrich embellish adorn decorate illuminate brighten lighten darken modify alter change transform transmute

    Related Adjectives

    colorful vibrant kaleidoscopic multicolored polychromatic prismatic spectral rainbow-colored musical melodic harmonious symphonic instrumental vocal resonant sonorous pitch-perfect tuneful euphonic rich resonant full-bodied warm bright luminous radiant glossy iridescent shimmering glittering sparkling dazzling resplendent opulent lavish ornate elaborate intricate detailed nuanced subtle refined sophisticated cultured artistic creative imaginative innovative experimental avant-garde pioneering groundbreaking