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Meaning of pastiche

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pastiche

Pronunciation:/pæsˈtiːʃ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A work of art, drama, literature, music, or architecture that imitates the work of a previous artist.

  2. A musical medley, typically quoting other works.

  3. An incongruous mixture; a hodgepodge.

    Example: The house failed to attract a buyer because the decor was a pastiche of Bohemian and Scandinavian styles.

  4. A postmodern playwriting technique that fuses a variety of styles, genres, and story lines to create a new form.

verb

Definitions

  1. To create or compose in a mixture of styles.