pasticcio

/pɑˈstiːtʃoʊ/
noun
  1. A work of art, music, or literature that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre, often by combining different elements.
    • Her latest novel is a playful pasticcio of Victorian romance novels.
    • The movie was a pasticcio of classic horror films, mixing scenes from Dracula and Frankenstein.
    • The composer's symphony is a pasticcio of Baroque and Romantic styles.
  2. A mixture or medley of different things; a hodgepodge.
    • His speech was a pasticcio of quotes from famous politicians.
    • The garden was a pasticcio of flowers from around the world.
    • The dinner was a pasticcio of leftovers from the week.
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