EdM

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abbreviation

master of education

EDM

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abbreviation or noun

ˌē-(ˌ)dē-ˈem How to pronounce EDM (audio)
: electronic dance music
Electronic dance music (EDM) has exploded in recent years …—Anna Schumacher
There are countless places you can meet someone special that don't involve alcohol, dimly lit spaces, or EDM pulsing through the room.—Christy Piña

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But there’s no real disco to be found in Labuszewski’s musical mix, or really even much of a retro vibe, but rather just a high-energy modern EDM sound that solidly connected with fans at Outside Lands. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Steve Powers is also professionally known as DJ Steve Powers, an EDM DJ. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026 The festival will bring more than 170 artists onstage across four days and across multiple genres including pop, rock, hip-hop, EDM, country, K-pop and indie. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 30 July 2026 In-person concerts and livestreams are highly varied events, including global EDM festival broadcasts, Team Boxing League (TBL) fight cards, and exclusive metaverse music experiences. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for EdM

Word History

First Known Use

Abbreviation Or Noun

1996, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of EdM was in 1996

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“EdM.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EdM. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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