n. the act or action of chromaticizing: the use of chromatic notes or tones (contrasted with diatonicism)
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. In music: The use of chromatic melodies or harmonies, especially when extended or excessive.
n. A chromatic melody, harmony, or passage.
Word Usage
""But he was a very innovative composer, and this music is fabulous — a post-Reger kind of chromaticism, experimental but still with a conservative sound.""