medley

• Nom désignant une composition musicale qui enchaîne plusieurs chansons ou morceaux provenant de sources différentes, souvent sans interruption. Par extension, désigne un mélange ou une association hétéroclite d'éléments variés.

A noun referring to a musical composition that combines a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources.

1. Musical compositionB1formalart

   A piece of music that incorporates several different songs or melodies, often from various sources, blended into a single performance.

   Médley (composition musicale)

   • The orchestra played a medley of popular movie themes.
   • Her piano medley included classical and jazz standards.
   • The band closed the show with a medley of their greatest hits.
   • He composed a medley of folk songs from different countries.

   Synonymespastichepotpourriquodlibet

2. Assorted mixtureB1formal

   A varied collection or mixture of different items, often food, colors, or ideas.

   mélange assorti

   • The salad was a medley of fresh greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
   • Her outfit was a colorful medley of patterns.
   • The conversation touched on a medley of topics.
   • The buffet offered a medley of international dishes.

   Synonymesassortmentgallimaufryhodgepodgejumblemiscellanymixturemotleypotpourrisalmagundi

3. Swimming eventB2formalsport

   A swimming competition that combines multiple strokes (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle) in one race.

   Relais quatre nages (ou épreuve de quatre nages)

   • She set a new record in the 200-meter individual medley.
   • The team practiced hard for the medley relay.
   • He specializes in the backstroke leg of the medley.
   • The medley requires swimmers to be proficient in all strokes.