Trance: meaning, definitions and examples

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trance

 

[ trรฆns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

state of mind

A half-conscious state characterized by an absence of response to external stimuli, typically as induced by hypnosis or entered by a medium.

Synonyms

daze, ecstasy, stupor

Examples of usage

  • She was in a deep trance and didn't hear anything around her.
  • The hypnotist put the patient into a trance in order to access their subconscious mind.
Context #2 | Noun

music genre

A genre of electronic dance music that emerged in the 1990s, characterized by hypnotic rhythms and melodies.

Synonyms

EDM, electronic music, techno

Examples of usage

  • The DJ played a set of trance music that kept the crowd dancing all night.
  • Fans of trance music often describe it as uplifting and euphoric.

Translations

Translations of the word "trance" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น transe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเค‚เคคเฅเคฐเคฎเฅเค—เฅเคงเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trance

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ trance

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะฐะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trans

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒฉใƒณใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท transe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trance

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท trans

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠธ๋žœ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุดูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trans

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tranz

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆๆƒš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trans

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trans

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะฐะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒœแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trans

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trance

Word origin

The word 'trance' originated from the Old French word 'transir' meaning 'to be numb' or 'motionless'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a half-conscious state or a hypnotic condition. In the realm of music, 'trance' as a genre emerged in the 1990s and became popular for its repetitive beats and hypnotic melodies, often associated with a euphoric experience on the dance floor.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,627, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.