coloration

• 名词，指某物的颜色、色彩外观，或色彩的运用与搭配；也指音乐中音的音色、音质。

A noun referring to the timbre of a musical sound, appearance with regard to color, or the choice and use of colors by an artist.

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1. Choice and use of colorsB2formalart

   The selection and arrangement of colors in a work of art or design.

   色彩处理

   • The artist's coloration in the painting is vibrant and bold.
   • The interior designer chose a warm coloration for the living room.
   • The coloration of the sunset was captured beautifully in the photograph.

   同义词color schemecoloringcolour schemepalette

2. Appearance with regard to colorB1formal

   The overall color or combination of colors of an object, animal, or surface.

   着色

   • The bird's coloration helps it blend into the forest.
   • The coloration of the leaves changes in autumn.
   • The mineral's coloration is due to trace elements.

   同义词colorcoloringhuepigmentationshadetinttone

3. Timbre of a musical soundC1formal

   The quality or character of a musical sound, often described in terms of its color or tone.

   音色

   • The violinist achieved a warm coloration in her performance.
   • The coloration of the piano's sound was rich and resonant.
   • Different instruments produce different coloration in an orchestra.

   同义词timbretone