Definitions

1. noun

A strong or unappealing quality that is perceived as unpleasant or discordant, especially in music, color, or personality.

“The artist’s chromatism in her latest painting was a deliberate choice to evoke an emotional response from the viewer.”

2. noun

A property of a color or sound that is perceived as being out of harmony or discordant.

“The composer’s use of chromatism in the opera added to its dramatic effect.”