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Word

remix

UK/ɹɪmˈɪks/

Definitions

01new version of a song

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Music

n. a new version of a song that has been changed, often by adding a faster beat or different sounds.

n. a musical track that has been altered from its original state by adding, removing, or rearranging audio elements.

“The DJ played a dance remix of a famous pop song from the nineties.”

“The producer released a club remix of the lead single, featuring an extended bassline and a significantly higher tempo than the album version.”

Antonyms

02to create a new version

B1 · Intermediate

v. to change a song or a piece of work to make a new version of it.

v. to alter a recording or digital work by rearranging its components or adding new material.

“She decided to remix her old tracks to give them a more modern sound.”

“The artist collaborated with several electronic musicians to remix the entire soundtrack for the film's international release.”

Idioms

Domain

Music

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
Frequency
Frequent
Level
B1 · Intermediate
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