リミックス

りみっくす
noun
remix
music
1. remix
a remix; a new version of a song created by rearranging, adding to, or altering the original recording
The remix of this song is popular.
DJがリミックスを作(つく)った。
The DJ made a remix.
A remix album was released.

Usage

リミックス is a loanword from English "remix," referring to alternate versions of songs created by modifying the original recording.

Common collocations

Types

  • ダンスリミックス (dance remix)
  • クラブリミックス (club remix)
  • アコースティックリミックス (acoustic remix)
  • エクステンデッドリミックス (extended remix)

Similar words

  • リミックス: Uses elements from the original recording, rearranged
  • カバー: New recording of the same song by a different artist

Cultural note

Common in electronic, dance, hip-hop, and pop music. Japanese artists frequently release リミックス versions for clubs and streaming.