medley

noun,plural med. · leys. a mixture, especially of heterogeneous elements; hodgepodge; jumble. a piece of music combining tunes or passages from various sources: a medley of hit songs from Broadway shows.

If you can't decide which of three songs to play, why not play a medley? A medley is one piece of music, made up of passages from other songs. Medley comes from the Old French word medlee which meant - eek! - hand-to-hand combat.

/ˈmɛdli/ 1a piece of music consisting of several songs or tunes played or sung one after the other a medley of Beatles hits. Join us. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press!

Medley is a piece of music made up of a series of short tunes: “The actor performed on the medley of songs of the best of his movies in the award ceremony.” Melody is a pleasant and pleasing arrangement of sounds: “The pianist played a mellifluous melody and won several accolades from the audience.”

Examples of medleys include musicians playing 'mashups' or combinations of other songs. Now, the chords and harmony of the song all stay the same throughout, but because the lyrics and melodies change we can consider each new song a new letter. Another medley example is this “Beach Boys Medley” by The Beach Boys.

Both a mashup and a medley are combinations of several songs. However, medleys consist of several whole unchanged songs (usually by one artist) placed one after another. Mashups combine parts of several songs by different artists in a single track.

The Difference Between a Mashup and a Medley Both a mashup and a medley are combinations of several songs. However, medleys consist of several whole unchanged songs (usually by one artist) placed one after another. Mashups combine parts of several songs by different artists in a single track.

Examples of medleys include musicians playing 'mashups' or combinations of other songs. Now, the chords and harmony of the song all stay the same throughout, but because the lyrics and melodies change we can consider each new song a new letter. Another medley example is this “Beach Boys Medley” by The Beach Boys.

Both a mashup and a medley are combinations of several songs. However, medleys consist of several whole unchanged songs (usually by one artist) placed one after another. Mashups combine parts of several songs by different artists in a single track.

Both a mashup and a medley are combinations of several songs. However, medleys consist of several whole unchanged songs (usually by one artist) placed one after another. Mashups combine parts of several songs by different artists in a single track.

Medley form, also called chain form, is a form consisting of sections that are all different from one another and are never returned to once they are completed.

1. Similar keys or chord structure, you're in A Major and the song you want is in a minor key?
2. Similar tempo or finding a good spots to change tempo.
3. Similar themes or lyrics.
4. Do not try to add the majority of every song, it'll be way too long, unless that's what you're going for.
5. Make it your own.