noun🔗ShareThe act or art of coloring."The coloration of the children's artwork, using bright yellows and blues, made the classroom feel cheerful. "colorartappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe quality of being colored."The butterfly's bright coloration helped it attract a mate. "colorappearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA notational devise for indicating hemiola through either use of red ink (in mensural black notation) or black noteheads (in mensural white notation); or"The music historian pointed out that the use of coloration in the manuscript, specifically the blackened notes, indicated a shift to hemiola rhythm in that passage. "musiccolorwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOrnamental division (also called passaggi, glosas, diminutions. etc.) employing rapid "black notes"."The musician used rapid coloration in the piece, creating a lively and intricate melody. "musicstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
