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

Atkins, Saunderson, and May are widely credited as the architects of Detroit techno, fusing elements of early Chicago house with the electronic music being made by groups like Kraftwerk and Yellow Magic Orchestra. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026

Alongside a glimpse into his life as a mentor, there was an overwhelming sense of gratitude towards him, beamed in from every corner of electronic music and clubland. — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 2 Nov. 2026

Widely credited as architects of Detroit techno, the trio helped establish the Motor City as a global center for electronic music in the 1980s. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2026

Without the deep bass demands of electronic music, the Sport Open Earbuds handled this kind of material quite well. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above