coloration
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6.7
- noun
- /ˌkoʊləˈreɪʃən/
- Specialized
:
coloración
- The FIS, on the other hand, even though banned, may continue to try stimulating a national opposition to the government that transcends ideology and political coloration.
Examples
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This model neglects the coloration contributed by the medium or substrate and any scattering that may take place as the light passes through the copy.
Academic text (1992) -
Once chosen, they will take on the coloration and biases of their new posts, reducing your maneuverability and the chances for organizational reform if it has not already been secured.
Academic text (1992) -
However, any new movement must take on a religious coloration in order to meet the old system on its own terms.
Academic text (1995) -
Then it's not the original coloration that is, you know, receiving a new quality.
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The coloration of the orchestra's performance was filled with rich tones that delighted the audience.
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The musicians paid close attention to the subtle coloration in the piece, enhancing the emotional impact of their performance.
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Listeners appreciate the deep coloration of the vocalist's sound, which captivates and engages them.
Synonyms
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7.2
The quality of a musical sound that makes instruments or voices different
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8.2
The special tone that makes voices or instruments sound different
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6.8
The mood of sounds, especially a voice or music
Compounds
- Specialized
Body pattern that helps an animal blend into the background to avoid being seen
- Specialized
Body colour that helps an animal blend into where it lives to avoid being seen
- Specialized
Bright colors on an animal that warn predators it is poisonous or dangerous to eat
- Specialized
Bright colors or patterns on an animal that tell predators not to eat it
How Rich
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Coloration comes from color, meaning 'a hue or shade', and English also uses 'color' for the musical idea of 'tone color'. That's why musical coloration means the special quality or 'shade' of a voice or instrument's sound.