What is chromatic?

Chromatic refers to the use of all twelve musical pitches in a scale or composition, rather than just the seven pitches used in more traditional Western music. It can also refer to the use of color in a visual composition or artwork, where chromatic colors are those that are rich, intense, and highly saturated. Chromaticism is commonly used in modern music, including jazz, rock, and contemporary classical music, to create a more complex and colorful sound. It can also be used in visual arts to create depth, contrast, and interest.