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
Michael RozekThe synthesizer is the latest chapter in the history of electronic music.—Michael Walsh
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
Niyaz Pirani Examples of electronic music in a Sentence
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Ultra just locked in another twenty years with the City of Miami, which also means that the Winter Music Conference – the longest running electronic music conference of its kind – can continue to build its programming and community as a vital lead-up to Ultra.
—Danny Klein, SPIN, 14 May 2026
Venezuelan media tends to ignore local electronic music or treat it as a curiosity, reflecting a socially conservative mainstream culture.
—Marcos Sanoja, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
She was inspired by the French electronic music duo Justice, especially from their album Cross.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 7 May 2026
Organizers announced Wednesday that electronic music star Kaskade, Grammy-winning producer Mustard and DJ Subtronics will headline concerts during the debut of the MoonPay X Games League at Cal Expo from June 26–28.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Across a 40-minute set, Cherie also displayed a fondness for intimate electronic music matched with quiet, ethereal vocals.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The city of Miami has approved a 20-year contract with the group that puts on Ultra, the electronic music festival that takes place in downtown’s Bayfront Park each year.
—Tess Riski
april 24, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Danny Klein, SPIN, 14 May 2026
Venezuelan media tends to ignore local electronic music or treat it as a curiosity, reflecting a socially conservative mainstream culture.
—Marcos Sanoja, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
She was inspired by the French electronic music duo Justice, especially from their album Cross.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 7 May 2026
Organizers announced Wednesday that electronic music star Kaskade, Grammy-winning producer Mustard and DJ Subtronics will headline concerts during the debut of the MoonPay X Games League at Cal Expo from June 26–28.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Across a 40-minute set, Cherie also displayed a fondness for intimate electronic music matched with quiet, ethereal vocals.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The city of Miami has approved a 20-year contract with the group that puts on Ultra, the electronic music festival that takes place in downtown’s Bayfront Park each year.
—Tess Riski
april 24, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Electronic music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronic%20music. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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