Medley or potpourri can be one musical format in which multiple songs are mixed, harmonically, within a single song.
On a medley musically, the singer can present his own songs, or those of other authors, without breaks in the rhythm, following a continuous line of sound.
You medleys or potpourri began to become popular in the 19th century, when the conductors of the main operas Europeans opened their shows with a mixture of various pieces of music from certain composers.
Medley is still known in Brazil as a pharmaceutical brand, founded in 1997 and considered one of the most important industries in the country in this area.
In 2009, Medley was purchased by the French group Sanofi.
Medley in swimming
In the field of sports, the so-called swim medley is a form of competition, which is characterized by bringing together the four swimming styles: crawl, butterfly, backstroke and breaststroke.
In this style of competition, each swimmer must complete a lap in the pool with their respective swimming styles, following the particular rules of each style.