By the 16th century, the semitone had become a more versatile interval, sometimes even appearing as an augmented unison in very chromatic passages.

He skillfully avoids dangerous chromatic passages and his music is eminently playable.

This could be represented by the descending chromatic passages in the c-sharp minor section.

That is reflected in compositions for horns, which only began to include chromatic passages in the late 19th century.

Use of a wide range of keys with chromatic passages and various hairpin dynamic indications support the orchestral quality as well.

Mastering the chromatic passages is one of technical demands also the pianist must pay attention to the tenutos, accents and directions.

For the chromatic passages, use finger numbers 1 and 4 on the black-key octaves.

Lacking valves, they could not perform chromatic passages.

The next area differentiates itself by the continued use of a quieter feel, with chromatic passages executed in slur phrases.

A chromatic scalar passage leads to an explosive climax.