dance music
noun
: electronic dance music
Fueled by socioeconomic, cultural and technological changes, dance music and club culture have built on the progress of the past to leave a footprint deeper than we've seen before.—
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But electronic and dance music has historically been ignored by the Rock Hall.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
Raye brings a masterpiece to Jazz Fest Rachel Agatha Keen, better known as Raye, is a British pop star whose music incorporates influences from soul, jazz, hip-hop, and dance music.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
The 16-track album courses through dance music that defined the early aughts, such as Ibiza house, bloghouse, and nu-disco.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
As Kneecap left the stage, a DJ started playing dance music.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
For years, Reznor has remixed his own songs and invited dance music luminaries to perform cosmetic surgery on others.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026
Your last two albums moved you into a dance music lane and expanded your audience.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
Raye brings a masterpiece to Jazz Fest Rachel Agatha Keen, better known as Raye, is a British pop star whose music incorporates influences from soul, jazz, hip-hop, and dance music.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
The 16-track album courses through dance music that defined the early aughts, such as Ibiza house, bloghouse, and nu-disco.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
As Kneecap left the stage, a DJ started playing dance music.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
For years, Reznor has remixed his own songs and invited dance music luminaries to perform cosmetic surgery on others.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026
Your last two albums moved you into a dance music lane and expanded your audience.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Dance music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dance%20music. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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