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

Hz [Warp] Warp lodestars Seefeel are most recognizable for their vaporous blend of shoegaze, ambient, and experimental electronic music. —Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 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

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

As expected, sibling U.K. electronic music duo Boards of Canada will shake off a 13-year silence with the new album Inferno, which will arrive May 29 through longtime label home Warp Records. —Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 Apr. 2026

But there’s a real synergy between that and electronic music. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above