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pasticcio

pasticcio

9.9
A work that mixes pieces from other works and styles
  • noun
  • /pæˈstɪtʃoʊ/
  • Literature
translation icon : pastiche
  • The composer created a pasticcio by blending melodies from several famous operas.

Examples

  • Her latest novel is a pasticcio of different literary styles and genres.

  • The exhibition featured a pasticcio of paintings inspired by various art movements.

  • The artist created a beautiful pasticcio of different musical styles.

  • This novel is a pasticcio of various literary influences.

  • The exhibition featured a pasticcio of paintings inspired by various art movements.

  • Her latest novel is a pasticcio of different literary styles and genres.

  • The composer created a pasticcio by blending melodies from several famous operas.

Synonyms

pastiche
vspasticcio
  • Literature
6 8.6

A piece of art such as music or writing that copies and mixes styles from other works

joins pieces from different sources without implying imitation or tribute
mashup
vspasticcio
5 4.6

A new piece made by mixing parts of different songs or videos

is made by joining parts from various sources or styles
crossover of genres
vspasticcio
5.8

A work that mixes elements of two or more genres

joins parts from different sources or styles not limited to genre mixing
intermedia
vspasticcio
  • Jargon
8.4

Artworks that combine two or more media like painting, sound and video

assembles pieces from various sources or styles rather than focusing on media mix

Antonyms

71 4.8

A quality that shows something is real and believable to people

30 4.5

A quality of being new and different in ideas and not copied from others

How Mixed

pasticcio
  • Literature
9.9
to collage
1 4.6
to remix
6 3.7
medley
27 4.6
pastiche
  • Literature
6 8.6
original
250 3.6

Surface Forms

pasticcio singular
pasticcios plural

Etymology

Pasticcio originally named a dish made of different parts mixed together, and that idea moved into art and music. So, like the related word pastiche, a pasticcio can mean a work made by joining pieces from different sources.