chromatic Definition

chromatic
adj

1. Relating to colours; coloured.
2. music.
Relating to, or using notes from, the chromatic scale. See also diatonic.

Derivative: chromatically
adverb

Derivative: chromaticism

Using notes, intervals and chords foreign to the prevailing mode or key.

Derivative: chromaticity
noun

Etymology: 17c: from Greek chromatikos, from chroma colour.