noun
Common
remix
REE-mihks
Remix (noun) means a new version of a song created by changing or rearranging its original elements. Example: “I like the slower remix better than the original version of the song.”
noun
1
A new version of a song created by changing or rearranging its original elements.
"I like the slower remix better than the original version of the song."
"The band released a dance remix of their old ballad last week."
"The DJ played a remix of the summer's biggest hit."
verb
1
To create a new version of a song or recording by rearranging or altering it.
"She plans to remix her favourite song using only drums and a bass guitar."
"Could you remix this track so the vocals sound louder?"
"The producer remixed the track for the club release."
How to use remix
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA reworked version of a song (or the act of making one), usually with a different beat or added elements.
Common pairings
dance remix
official remix
remix of a track
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Word forms
- Plural
- remixes
- Third person singular
- remixes
- Past tense
- remixed
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Frequently asked questions
What does “remix” mean?
The word “remix” means a new version of a song created by changing or rearranging its original elements. In plain terms, a reworked version of a song (or the act of making one), usually with a different beat or added elements.
How do you pronounce “remix”?
“Remix” is pronounced REE-mihks (/ˈɹiˌmɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “remix” in a sentence?
Here is “remix” used in a sentence: “The DJ played a remix of the summer's biggest hit.”
What part of speech is “remix”?
Depending on how it is used, “remix” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “remix” a common word?
“Remix” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “remix” have?
“Remix” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a new version of a song created by changing or rearranging its original elements.
What is the difference between a remix and a cover?
A remix reuses the original recording itself, rearranging or altering its elements — vocals, drums, tempo — to create a new version of the song. A cover is a completely new performance of the song by a different artist, recorded from scratch. In a remix you usually hear parts of the original track; in a cover you do not.
What is the difference between a remix and a remaster?
A remaster improves the sound of an existing recording — clarity, volume, balance — without changing its arrangement, so it should sound like a better version of the same track. A remix changes the content itself, rearranging or replacing the song's elements, and can sound like a different track entirely.
What is the difference between a remix and an edit?
An edit makes relatively minor changes to the original mix, such as shortening a song for radio, removing explicit lyrics, or extending a section for DJs, without reworking its parts. A remix goes further, rearranging or altering the elements enough to count as a new version. The line can blur, but edits trim while remixes transform.
Do you need permission to release a remix?
Generally yes. Because a remix is built from the original recording and composition, releasing it commercially normally requires permission from the copyright holders — typically the label that owns the recording and the song's publishers. Unauthorized remixes, often called bootlegs, circulate online but can be taken down at the rights holders' request.
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