mashup
Something consisting of two or more elements combined togetherSomething consisting of two or more elements combined together.: An artistic work that consists primarily of parts borrowed from other works, or features a mixture of genres.
» Tom is listening to a mashup.
Meaning
4 sensesSomething consisting of two or more elements combined together.
(informal, slang)An artistic work that consists primarily of parts borrowed from other works, or features a mixture of genres.
(informal, slang)A remix created by combining two or more songs from different artists into one piece of music.
Mashup, Bastard Pop
(informal, slang)A derivative work consisting of two or more pieces of (generally digital) media joined together, such as a video clip with a different soundtrack applied for humorous effect, or a map overlaid with user-supplied data.
Mashup
(Internet, informal)A Web application that combines data or functionality from more than one source.
This app is a mashup mixing news from the BBC and maps from Google.
Examples
1 sentencesTom is listening to a mashup.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From mash (“to convert into a mash; to mix thoroughly”) + up.From mash (“to convert into a mash; to mix thoroughly”) + up.
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