Dance music: meaning, definitions and examples

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dance music

 

[ dæns ˈmjuːzɪk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

popular culture

Music with a strong, rhythmic beat that is typically played in nightclubs and at parties. It is designed for people to dance to and often includes elements of electronic music, such as synthesizers and drum machines.

Synonyms

EDM, club music, electronic dance music

Examples of usage

  • People love to listen to dance music at clubs.
  • The DJ played a mix of dance music to keep the party going.
  • She enjoys dancing to the latest dance music hits.
Context #2 | Noun

genre

A genre of electronic music that is characterized by a repetitive beat and synthesized sounds. It originated in the late 20th century and has since evolved into various subgenres, such as house, techno, and trance.

Synonyms

club music, electronic dance music, rave music

Examples of usage

  • He produces his own dance music tracks.
  • The festival featured a lineup of top dance music artists.
  • The club is known for its vibrant dance music scene.

Translations

Translations of the word "dance music" in other languages:

🇵🇹 música de dança

🇮🇳 नृत्य संगीत

🇩🇪 Tanzmusik

🇮🇩 musik dansa

🇺🇦 танцювальна музика

🇵🇱 muzyka taneczna

🇯🇵 ダンスミュージック (dansu myūjikku)

🇫🇷 musique de danse

🇪🇸 música de baile

🇹🇷 dans müziği

🇰🇷 댄스 음악 (daenseu eumak)

🇸🇦 موسيقى الرقص

🇨🇿 taneční hudba

🇸🇰 tanečná hudba

🇨🇳 舞曲 (wǔqǔ)

🇸🇮 plesna glasba

🇮🇸 dansmúsík

🇰🇿 би музыкасы

🇬🇪 საცეკვაო მუსიკა (sacekvao musika)

🇦🇿 rəqs musiqisi

🇲🇽 música de baile

Etymology

The term 'dance music' has its origins in the late 20th century when electronic music started becoming popular in clubs and parties. It was a fusion of various electronic genres and quickly became synonymous with music that makes people want to dance. Over the years, dance music has evolved and diversified, giving rise to subgenres like house, techno, and trance. Today, dance music continues to be a staple of the electronic music scene, with DJs and producers constantly pushing boundaries and experimenting with new sounds.