Pastiche
WordNet
noun
(1) A work of art that imitates the style of some previous work
(2) A musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
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Etymology
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Noun
- A work of drama, literature, music, or architecture that imitates the work of a previous artist, often satirically.
- A musical medley, typically quoting other works.
- An incongruous mixture; a hodgepodge.
- A postmodern playwriting technique that fuses a variety of styles, genres, and story lines to create a new form.