"plunderphonics" meaning in English

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Noun

Rhymes: -ɒnɪks Etymology: Coined by Canadian composer John Oswald in 1985, as plunder + -phonics, in the essay Plunderphonics, or Audio Piracy as a Compositional Prerogative. Etymology templates: {{coinage|en|John Oswald|in=1985|nat=Canadian|nobycat=1|occ=composer}} Coined by Canadian composer John Oswald in 1985, {{af|en|plunder|-phonics}} plunder + -phonics Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} plunderphonics (uncountable)
  1. A form of musical composition based on the unauthorized use of existing audio recordings. Tags: uncountable
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