coloration

1. Arrangement of colors.
2. The sum of the beliefs or principles of a person, group, or institution.

Term in early notation for the use of colour (red or, later, black) to fill in notes; this indicated a change in rhythmic value. The term is also used for passages of music that are decorated in a florid style, with diminution.

The noun has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: the timbre of a musical sound
  Synonyms: color, colour, colouration

Meaning #2: appearance with regard to color
  Synonym: colouration

Meaning #3: choice and use of colors (as by an artist)
  Synonym: colouration

Common misspelling(s) of coloration

• colouration