homage; tribute
Used in artistic or creative contexts to describe a work that respectfully references or imitates another artist or work. Often appears in phrases like ～に捧げるオマージュ.
from French hommage
He paid homage to Akira Kurosawa in this film.
This movie is an homage to a classic masterpiece.
His new song was created as a tribute to a musician he respects.
This song is an homage to 80s music.
This novel was written as a tribute work to a classic masterpiece.
Borrowed from French 'hommage', meaning homage or tribute.