medley

/'medli/

Thân thiện

The choir performed a medley of popular folk songs.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources: A medley is a piece of music created by combining parts of different songs, often performed one after another.
   • A mixture or assortment of different elements: A medley can also refer to any varied collection or mixture of different things.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The band performed a medley of their greatest hits.
  • The salad was a delicious medley of fresh fruits and nuts.
  • The book is a medley of short stories from different authors.

Advanced Usage

• "A medley of something": A varied mixture or collection of different types of the same general thing.
  • The festival offered a medley of cultural experiences.
• "In medley": In a mixed or assorted manner (less common).
  • The flowers were arranged in medley, creating a vibrant display.

Variants and Related Words

• Medley relay (n): A swimming or track relay race in which each team member uses a different stroke or runs a different leg.
  • She won a gold medal in the 4x100m medley relay.
• Potpourri (n): A mixture of dried petals and spices used to perfume a room; also used figuratively for a mixture of things. This is a close synonym for the non-musical sense of "medley."

Synonyms

• Assortment: A collection of various kinds of things.
• Mixture: A substance made by mixing other substances together.
• Pastiche: An artistic work that imitates the style of another work or combines various styles; similar to a musical medley.

Related Phrases

• Medley of flavors: A combination of different tastes.
  • The sauce is a medley of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.
• Medley of sounds: A mixture of different noises or pieces of music.
  • The city street was a medley of sounds from cars, music, and chatter.

Related Idioms

• A rich medley of: Used to emphasize a diverse and interesting mixture.
  • The region boasts a rich medley of traditions and customs.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources

Từ đồng nghĩa

• potpourri
• pastiche