Remix: meaning, definitions and examples

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remix

 

[ หˆriหmษชks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music production

A remix is a piece of media which has been altered from its original state by adding, removing, and/or changing pieces of the item. The process of creating a remix can involve multiple sources including original recordings, sound synthesizers, and samples from other recordings.

Synonyms

reinterpretation, revamp, rework.

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Word Description / Examples
remix

Commonly used in music to refer to a different version of a song created by altering the original, often by adding new beats, instruments, or vocals.

  • The DJ released a remix of the popular song that features heavy electronic beats.
  • She prefers the remix of this track over the original version.
rework

Generally used to describe modifying or correcting something that has already been produced or done, often in a professional or industrial context.

  • The team needed to rework the code to fix the bugs.
  • She spent hours reworking her essay before the final submission.
reinterpretation

Used in various fields, such as literature, art, and music, to describe a new explanation or different perspective on an existing work.

  • The artist's reinterpretation of the classic painting brought new meaning to the piece.
  • His reinterpretation of the novel provided a modern take on the themes.
revamp

Used when making significant improvements or changing parts of something to make it better, often applied to designs, websites, or systems.

  • The company decided to revamp their website to make it more user-friendly.
  • They announced a complete revamp of their outdated product line.

Examples of usage

  • The DJ played a remix of the popular song at the club last night.
  • She released a remix of her hit single with a different beat.
  • The remix of the track became more popular than the original version.
  • The remix added a fresh perspective to the classic tune.
  • I like the remix better than the original song.

Translations

Translations of the word "remix" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น remix

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ€เคฎเคฟเค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Remix

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ remix

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะผั–ะบั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ remiks

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒŸใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท remix

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ remix

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท remix

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌ๋ฏน์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูŠู…ูƒุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ remix

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ remix

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆทท้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ remix

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ remix

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะผะธะบั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ remix

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ remix

Etymology

The term 'remix' originated in the music industry in the 1970s. It began as a way for DJs to create alternative versions of existing songs to be played in clubs. Over time, remixing became a popular practice in various music genres, allowing artists to give a new spin to their tracks and reach a wider audience.

See also: mix, mixable, mixed, mixer, mixing, mixtape, mixture, unmixed.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,601, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.