noun

pastiche

Pastiche (noun) means a work of art, drama, literature, music, or architecture that imitates the work of a previous artist, usually in a positive or neutral way.

noun

A work of art, drama, literature, music, or architecture that imitates the work of a previous artist, usually in a positive or neutral way.

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.

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Etymology

Via French pastiche, from Italian pasticcio (“pie, something blended”), from Vulgar Latin *pastīcius, from Late Latin pasta (“dough, pastry cake, paste”), from Ancient Greek παστά (pastá, “barley porridge”), from παστός (pastós, “sprinkled with salt”). Doublet of pasticcio.

Rhymes for pastiche

niche Riche quiche ceviche

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of pastiche?

"pastiche" (noun) means a work of art, drama, literature, music, or architecture that imitates the work of a previous artist, usually in a positive or neutral way.

What are the different meanings of pastiche?

"pastiche" has 3 main meanings: 1. A work of art, drama, literature, music, or architecture that imitates the work of a previous artist, usually in a positive or neutral way; 2. A musical medley, typically quoting other works; 3. An incongruous mixture; a hodgepodge.