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smash-up

smash-up

4.9
A mix of two songs or styles that makes a new track
  • noun
  • /ˈsmæʃˌʌp/
  • Jargon
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  • The DJ created a smash-up of two popular songs that got everyone dancing.

Examples

  • The festival featured a smash-up of different musical genres on one stage.

  • Her new video is a smash-up of animation and live-action scenes.

  • The DJ created a fantastic smash-up of popular songs.

  • She loves to listen to smash-ups during her workouts.

  • The DJ created a smash-up of two popular songs that got everyone dancing.

  • Her new video is a smash-up of animation and live-action scenes.

  • The festival featured a smash-up of different musical genres on one stage.

Synonyms

mix
vssmash-up
276 1.0

A group of different things or people that are together

is used especially for creative mixes in media and entertainment
blend
vssmash-up
98 2.3

A mix of different things, like colors or spices

applies this mixing idea mainly to creative media and entertainment
a mix of
vssmash-up
58 1.8

Different things put together form one thing

refers more to artistic or entertainment combinations specifically
blend of
vssmash-up
40 2.8

A mix of different things like styles or flavors

is used particularly for mixes in music and media
fusion
vssmash-up
33 4.1

A joining of two different styles into one, for example music and food

is aimed at creative joining within music and media styles
mashup
vssmash-up
5 4.6

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

is focused on mixes within music and entertainment contexts
smashup
vssmash-up
1 5.3

A mix of two different styles to make something new

is a broader entertainment blend across different media and elements
crossover of genres
vssmash-up
5.8

A work that mixes elements of two or more genres

is broader, covering mixes across media beyond just genre blending

Antonyms

separation
89 2.6

The process of moving apart or staying apart

disconnection
9 4.2

Being separate from people, things, or contact, for example losing internet

How Mixed

smash-up
  • Jargon
4.9
medley
27 4.6
to mix
416 1.0

Surface Forms

smash-up singular
smash-ups plural

Morphology

smash-up = smash + up (semi-transparent) = smash + up

Although formed from 'smash' + 'up', this sense is a metaphorical/colloquial extension (similar to 'mash-up'), so learners may not predict the musical/remix meaning from the components alone.

Etymology

Smash-up can also mean a mix of different things and uses the same image: smash ('hit or join together') plus up, like a DJ quickly 'smashing' two songs together, which is why a smash-up can mean a bold combination or blend of styles.