pastiche
UK: paˈstiːʃ | US: pæˈstiːʃ
n. a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist or period.
n. a mixture of incongruous parts; a hodgepodge.
The word pastiche entered English in the late 19th century from French, where it originally referred to a medley of imitative art. Its deeper roots trace to Italian pasticcio, a term for a pie filled with diverse ingredients—metaphorically extended to describe art blending multiple styles. The Latin pasta (dough) underscores the idea of "kneading together" disparate elements, reflecting the word’s modern meaning of eclectic imitation.
The film is a clever pastiche of 1950s Hollywood musicals.
Her novel is a pastiche of Gothic and science fiction tropes.
The artist’s work was dismissed as mere pastiche by critics.
The room’s decor was a pastiche of vintage and modern styles.
He composed a musical pastiche blending jazz and Baroque motifs.