mashup

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something consisting of two or more elements combined together.
  2. An artistic work that consists primarily of parts borrowed from other works, or features a mixture of genres.
  3. A remix created by combining two or more songs from different artists into one piece of music.
  4. 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.
  5. A Web application that combines data or functionality from more than one source.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæʃˌʌp/ En-uk-mashup.ogg

Word forms

mashup mashups mash-up

Etymology

From mash (“to convert into a mash; to mix thoroughly”) + up.

Related words

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