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🧩 A mixed collection 🍲 A mixed stew 🎭 A show mix
olio

olio

9.7
A group of short songs, dances, and acts in a show
  • noun
  • /ˈoʊliˌoʊ/
  • Archaic
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  • The second act opened with an entertaining olio of songs and dances.

Examples

  • Audiences enjoyed the olio that brought together comedy, music, and magic tricks.

  • Each performer contributed a unique piece to the evening's olio.

  • The theater presented an olio of classic and contemporary performances.

  • Did you enjoy the olio at the festival?

  • The variety show featured an exciting olio of music, dance, and comedy skits.

  • For the school talent show, the students organized an olio that included singing, acting, and magic tricks.

  • During the festival, the band performed an olio of their favorite tunes, showcasing different styles and genres.

Compounds

olio of essays
9.0

A collection of essays on different subjects

olio of flavors
8.6

A mix of many different tastes from several kinds of cooking

How Varied

variety show
11 3.4
medley
27 4.6
olio
  • Archaic
9.7
suite
  • Specialized
26 6.0
single piece
11 3.3

Surface Forms

olio singular
olios plural

Etymology

Olio for a mixed set of songs and acts comes from the Spanish cooking word olla, which means 'pot', and the old dish olla podrida ('rotten pot') was a stew made of many small ingredients. So an olio on stage is like a 'pot' of short pieces mixed together, a little medley of acts.