electronica

noun

elec·​tron·​i·​ca i-ˌlek-ˈträ-ni-kə 

: dance music featuring extensive use of synthesizers, electronic percussion, and samples of recorded music or sound

Examples of electronica in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His website touts his early 1990s Hot 97 program Planet Traxx as the first electronica show on commercial radio. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026

The score by French experimental duo Double Danger (also the composers on Infested) amplifies the action, building from ominous electronica to Black Mass-level hysteria with satanic choral elements. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Cool neon hues and original artwork will keep the space dark and moody, its ambiance boosted by a soundtrack of electronica, house and lounge music. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026

Alongside electronica, alt-pop, and indie rock acts, hip-hop has been part of the Gov Ball from year one—the only year the festival actually took place on Governor’s Island—which included sets by Big Boi, Mac Miller, and Das Racist. — Rob Kenner, VIBE.com, 8 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably from New Electronica, recording label of the British firm Beechwood Music Ltd.

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for electronica

• chronica
• hanukkah
• harmonica
• japonica
• veronica