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

This is music cut from the same cloth as Erika de Casier and Smerz, whose poppy electronica is undeniably cool without trying to be. —Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026

And Geoff Zanelli’s score ranges effectively from ominous electronica to fun orchestral bombast. —David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026

Until now, with the dark electronica of the original pairing perfectly with Def Leppard’s chiming guitars and a flurry of white lights added to the vibe. —Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026

The 18-track record allows Toliver to flex his sonic abilities by once again creating a fresh blend of trap and R&B that relies on a new layer of electronica. —Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 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