CHROMATICISM - Music that highlights the use of the complete chromatic scale--the 12 notes of the traditional Western octave--and emphasizes intervals and relationships outside the "normal" diatonic patterns.

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chromaticism creates tension
chromaticism is chromatic harmonization
chromaticism is based on 12-note scale
chromaticism is technical component of Romantic Music