Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cut-up
noun
/ˈkʌt.ʌp/
Definition
A cut-up is a work of art or literature that is created by rearranging or fragmenting existing materials.
Examples
- He created a cut-up of various poems to convey a new message.
- The artist displayed a cut-up of magazine clippings that challenged traditional narratives.
Meaning
The term refers to a technique that involves taking text and images and altering them to produce new meanings.
Synonyms
- collage
- mashup
- remix
