polystylism
A musicological term referring to the use of multiple styles or techniques within a single composition, especially in 20th-century music. Related to 多様式主義.
See also: 多様式主義
This composer used polystylistic techniques to blend Baroque and contemporary music.
Synonymous term for polystylism; 多様主義 is a slightly shorter variant.
Compound of 多様 (tayō, 'diverse') + 主義 (shugi, '-ism'). Likely a calque from English 'polystylism' or a related European term.