mélange
Hodgepodge of elements
A mélange is a mixture or medley, typically of diverse or incongruous elements: The album is a mélange of jazz, folk, and electronic music.
The word carries a slightly more sophisticated or literary tone than "mix," often suggesting an eclectic or artful combination rather than a random jumble.
Combine into mixture
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
- amalgamMixture of disparate parts
- hodgepodgeConfused, disorderly mixture
- potpourriFragrant dried petal mixture
mishmash · jumble · concoction · smorgasbord · salmagundi · gallimaufry · pastiche · mosaic
Assembled mixed-media artwork
- assemblageCollected group of things
- pasticheImitative artistic tribute
- montageAssembled sequence of images
- bricolageConstruction from available materials
eclectic · curated · bohemian · avant-garde · whimsical · idiosyncratic · unconventional · fusion
Including multiple ethnic traditions
- heterogeneityState of being dissimilar
- pluralismCoexistence of differing views
- cosmopolitanCulturally sophisticated, internationally fluent
- mosaicInlaid pictorial arrangement
tapestry · spectrum · kaleidoscope · variegated · manifold · multifaceted · cross-cultural · polyglot
blend
Combine into mixture
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
- amalgamMixture of disparate parts
- hodgepodgeConfused, disorderly mixture
potpourri · mishmash · jumble · concoction · smorgasbord · salmagundi · gallimaufry · pastiche · mosaic · patchwork
collage
Assembled mixed-media artwork
- assemblageCollected group of things
- pasticheImitative artistic tribute
- montageAssembled sequence of images
bricolage · eclectic · curated · bohemian · avant-garde · whimsical · idiosyncratic · unconventional · fusion · experimental
multicultural
Including multiple ethnic traditions
- heterogeneityState of being dissimilar
- pluralismCoexistence of differing views
- cosmopolitanCulturally sophisticated, internationally fluent
mosaic · tapestry · spectrum · kaleidoscope · variegated · manifold · multifaceted · cross-cultural · polyglot · intercultural
pepper
Pungent dried berry spice
- seasoningSubstance improving food taste
- EthiopianFrom Africa's oldest nation
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
pungent · blend · cinnamon · cardamom · cumin · coriander · fenugreek · cloves · nutmeg · allspice
tweed
Textured woolen cloth
multicolored · textured · heather · marled · variegated · twill · suiting · jacket · tailored
mélangehomogeneity
State of sameness throughout
uniformity · singularity · purity · sameness · monoculture
mélangeorganization
Structured group with purpose
system · method · order · arrangement · structure