Medley: meaning, definitions and examples

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medley

 

[ หˆmษ›dli ]

Context #1

music

A medley is a piece of music that is made up of a series of tunes or songs played or sung one after the other.

Synonyms

mixture, potpourri, selection

Examples of usage

  • The band played a medley of popular songs from the 80s.
  • She performed a beautiful medley of classical piano pieces.
Context #2

food

A medley is a mixture of different types of fruit, vegetables, or other food items.

Synonyms

assortment, selection, variety

Examples of usage

  • The salad was a medley of fresh greens, tomatoes, and avocado.
  • The stir-fry included a medley of colorful bell peppers.

Translations

Translations of the word "medley" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mistura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเคถเฅเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mischung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ campuran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ัˆะฐะฝะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mieszanka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใƒ‰ใƒฌใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉlange

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mezcla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karฤฑลŸฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ”๋“ค๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู„ูŠุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smฤ›s

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmes

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆททๅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meลกanica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blanda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฐะปะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ–แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤฑลŸฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mezcla

Word origin

The word 'medley' originated from the Old French word 'medlee', meaning 'mixture'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, initially referring to a mixed dish of food. Over time, the term expanded to include a mix or assortment of things in various contexts, such as music. Today, 'medley' is commonly used in music and culinary settings to describe a blend or combination of different elements.