Remixing: meaning, definitions and examples

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remixing

 

[ rษชหˆmษชksษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

music production

Remixing is the process of creating a new version of an existing song by altering its original elements or adding new elements. This can involve changing the arrangement, adding effects, or incorporating samples from other tracks. The purpose is often to give the song a fresh feel or to cater to different audiences, such as DJs and club-goers. Remixing has become an essential aspect of contemporary music culture, especially in electronic and hip hop genres.

Synonyms

altering, rearranging, reworking

Examples of usage

  • The DJ is remixing the latest pop hit.
  • She loves remixing classic songs with modern beats.
  • The album features several remixes by different producers.

Translations

Translations of the word "remixing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น remixagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ€เคฎเคฟเค•เฅเคธเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Remixing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ remixing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะผั–ะบััƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ remiksowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒŸใ‚ญใ‚ทใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท remixage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ remezcla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท remiksleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌ๋ฏน์‹ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุนุงุฏุฉ ุงู„ู…ุฒุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ remixovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ remixovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡ๆทท้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ remiksanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ remixing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะผะธะบั ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ remiks etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ remezcla

Etymology

The term 'remix' originated in the 1970s and initially referred to the process of re-editing or re-arranging existing music tracks. It gained prominence in the 1980s with the rise of dance music and hip hop where DJs would create new versions of popular songs to play in clubs. The concept was rooted in the art of sampling, which involved taking pieces from various tracks to create something new. The blending of styles and genres through remixing opened doors for musical experimentation. Over the decades, remixing has evolved with technology, allowing for easier access to sophisticated editing tools, further solidifying its place in modern music production. Today, remixing is recognized as both an art form and a commercial practice, integral to the music industry.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,460, 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.