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chromatic scale
noun
Definition of CHROMATIC SCALE
: a musical scale consisting entirely of half steps
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First Known Use of CHROMATIC SCALE
circa 1789
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CHROMATIC SCALE Defined for Kids
chromatic scale
noun chro·mat·ic scale \krō-ˈma-tik-\
Definition of CHROMATIC SCALE for Kids
: a musical scale that has all half steps
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