Remix means to take an existing song, video, or other creative work and change it to create something new. When a DJ remixes a pop song, they might speed it up, add different beats, or blend in pieces from other songs. The result is a fresh version that sounds different from the original but still uses parts of it.

Musicians remix songs all the time. A dance remix of a slow ballad might add electronic drums and a faster tempo to make it perfect for parties. Video editors create remixes by cutting together movie clips in new ways, sometimes adding different music or sound effects. Artists on the internet remix famous paintings by adding modern elements or changing the style.

The key to a good remix is keeping what worked in the original while adding something that makes people see or hear it differently. It's like taking a recipe you love and experimenting with new spices or ingredients: the foundation is still there, but you've made it your own.

A remix (as a noun) is the new version itself: “Have you heard the remix of that song?”