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How you say it: [kee-ahr-uh-skyoor-oh]
What it is: noun
How to pluralize it: chiaroscuros
What it means: 1.) the distribution of light and shade in a
picture. 2.) Painting. the use of
deep variations in and subtle gradations of light and shade, especially to
enhance the delineation of character and for general dramatic effect: Rembrandt is a master of chiaroscuro. 3.)
a woodcut print in which the colors are produced by the use of different blocks
with different colors. 4.) a sketch in light and shade. (Definition courtesy of Dictionary.com.)
Use it three times and it’s yours!
Using a word three times can help it stick in your memory. Remember that
context helps you understand which sense of the word is being used.
We learned about chiaroscuros
in art class today.
Shadows fell across the plains, creating a chiaroscuro effect.
The picture had a very attractive chiaroscuro.
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