electronic music
noun
: music that is produced electronically (as with a synthesizer, drum machine, or computer)
Then, accompanied by goofy electronic music, Jack Horkheimer launches into a five-minute spiel on what the stars and planets are up to that night, pointing out key players on the celestial backdrop.—Michael Rozek
The synthesizer is the latest chapter in the history of electronic music.—Michael Walsh
specifically
: electronic dance music
The eclectic EDM duo … have no identifiable radio hits. Yet, since 2012, they've built one of the most fervent fan bases in electronic music with four studio albums, a handful of singles and EPs, and consistent touring. —Niyaz Pirani
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“Electronic music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronic%20music. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.
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