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

Examples of electronic music in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its closing electronic music party, Primavera Bits, which will be headlined by Richie Hawtin, Four Tet, and Dixon, takes place on June 6. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2026

Suzanne Ciani was not only present at the beginning of electronic music, but helped develop the technology that would become the basis of an entire global genre. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

Each Lucas Duplan set will feature songs crafted to satisfy Miami’s appetite for electronic music and a lively nightlife. — William Jones, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Research from the Night Time Industries Association found that 80% of UK electronic music fans surveyed experienced emotional or mental health benefits from electronic music events, while 75% reported a sense of belonging. — Sunita Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above