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verb re·mix \(ˈ)rē-ˈmiks\

Definition of remix

  1. transitive verb

  2. :  to mix again

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noun re·mix \ˈrē-ˌmiks\

Definition of remix

  1. :  a variant of an original recording (as of a song) made by rearranging or adding to the original

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Examples of remix in a Sentence

  1. dance remixes of rock songs

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First Known Use of remix

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REMIX Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of remix for English Language Learners

  • : a new or different version of a recorded song that is made by changing or adding to the original recording of the song

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