house music

noun

: a type of electronic dance music with a heavy, regular beat

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Stick around for the stage’s headliner, Chicagoland native John Summit, whose brand of infectious house music has captured the hearts of fans around the world. — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 In a growing movement in India, young people have opted to trade alcohol and house music for chai and devotional music. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 July 2026 Inside, soft house music played, patrons awash in dim red light. — Marina Harss, New Yorker, 10 July 2026 Punch Bowl Social and SPIN will join forces later this month to kick off Chicago’s biggest weekend of live music with an event that honors the city’s pioneering house music legacy. — John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for house music

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“House music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/house%20music. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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