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

All the hallmarks of his fusions are present—some gospel here, some guitars there, enough rap samples from across regions to make any blog nerd proud—but his pet sound this cycle is harsh electronic music. —Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 29 May 2026

Its six members—Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Bae, Jiwoo and Kyujin—have gained recognition for a fusion sound called 'Mixx Pop' that combines a range of genres, including pop, rock, hip-hop and electronic music. —Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

For electronic music that is just as awe-inducing, there’s the ambient-pop artist Laurel Halo (Pioneer Works; June 25), the eclectic avant-rap producer Flying Lotus, playing with a live band (Blue Note; July 8-9), and the psychedelic composer Dan Deacon (Pioneer Works; July 31). —Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 May 2026

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

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

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above