Remixed: meaning, definitions and examples
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remixed
[ rɪˈmɪkst ]
music production
Remixed refers to the process of taking an existing piece of music and altering it to create a new version. This typically involves changing the arrangement, adding new elements, or modifying the original sound. Remixes can vary greatly in style and can incorporate different genres or beats. The aim is to rejuvenate the original work by giving it a fresh perspective and enhancing its appeal. This practice is common in the music industry, allowing artists to reach broader audiences through reimagined tracks.
Synonyms
altered, modified, rearranged, restructured
Examples of usage
- The DJ remixed her latest single.
- He created a remixed version of the classic hit.
- The album features a variety of remixed tracks.
Translations
Translations of the word "remixed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 remixado
🇮🇳 रीमिक्स किया हुआ
🇩🇪 remixed
🇮🇩 remix
🇺🇦 реміксований
🇵🇱 remiksowany
🇯🇵 リミックスされた
🇫🇷 remixé
🇪🇸 remixeado
🇹🇷 remikslenmiş
🇰🇷 리믹스된
🇸🇦 تم إعادة مزجها
🇨🇿 remixovaný
🇸🇰 remixovaný
🇨🇳 混音的
🇸🇮 remiksan
🇮🇸 remixað
🇰🇿 ремикс жасалған
🇬🇪 რემიქსირებული
🇦🇿 remiks edilmiş
🇲🇽 remixeado
Etymology
The term 'remix' originated in the 1970s within the music and audio production industries. It was used to describe the new versions of songs that DJs would produce and play in clubs, often transforming tracks significantly to fit new styles and trends. The concept became particularly prominent with the rise of hip-hop and electronic music, where remixing is not just common but essential. As technology evolved, so too did the practices surrounding remixing, leading to the introduction of sampling and digital audio workstations that allowed for more complex and varied remixes. The term 'remix' has since been embraced in various contexts beyond music, used to describe the act of altering or reimagining any piece of content or creation.