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ambient music
/ˈæmbiənt mjˈuːzɪk/
noun
a genre of music known for its atmospheric and often electronic soundscapes, designed to create a relaxing and immersive listening experience
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ambient pop
/ˈæmbiənt pˈɑːp/
noun
a subgenre of popular music that incorporates ambient elements, such as atmospheric textures and dreamy soundscapes, into its musical arrangements
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dark ambient
/dˈɑːɹk ˈæmbiənt/
noun
a subgenre of ambient music that is characterized by eerie, haunting, and often unsettling atmospheric sounds
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ambient house
/ˈæmbiənt hˈaʊs/
noun
a subgenre of electronic dance music that blends the beat of house music with relaxing and immersive sounds to create a chill atmosphere
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ambient industrial
/ˈæmbiənt ɪndˈʌstɹɪəl/
noun
a genre of experimental music that combines elements of ambient and industrial music, often featuring dark, atmospheric, and industrial sounds
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ambient techno
/ˈæmbiənt tˈɛknoʊ/
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a genre of electronic music that combines elements of ambient and techno, often featuring repetitive beats, synthetic sounds, and atmospheric textures
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ambient dub
/ˈæmbiənt dˈʌb/
noun
a genre of electronic music that blends elements of ambient and dub music, characterized by slow, spacious rhythms, echoing effects, and dub-inspired production techniques
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space music
/spˈeɪs mjˈuːzɪk/
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a genre of music that often features electronic instruments and creates a sense of floating and weightlessness, evoking the feeling of traveling through space
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dub
/ˈdəb/
noun
a style of West Indian electronic music that has a strong beat, influenced by reggae
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dungeon synth
/dˈʌndʒən sˈɪnθ/
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atmospheric fantasy-inspired music often created with synthesizers, evoking medieval and dungeon-like soundscapes
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hardstyle
/hˈɑːɹdstaɪl/
noun
fast-paced electronic dance music with energetic beats, heavy basslines, and distinctive screeching synths
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illbient
/ɪlbˈiənt/
noun
an experimental electronic genre blending ambient, hip-hop, and dub, known for its dark and futuristic soundscapes
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future bass
/fjˈuːtʃɚ bˈeɪs/
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an electronic genre known for its melodic, futuristic, and bass-heavy tracks with energetic beats, lush synths, and soulful vocal samples
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new-age music
/nˈuːˈeɪdʒ mjˈuːzɪk/
noun
a genre of ambient and spiritual music characterized by soothing and introspective soundscapes with influences from world music traditions
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chill-out music
/tʃˈɪlˈaʊt mjˈuːzɪk/
noun
a type of electronic downtempo music that is supposed to make the audience calm and relaxed
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house music
/hˈaʊs mjˈuːzɪk/
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a style of electronic dance music marked with a fast repetitive beat and a tempo of 110 to 130 bpm
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acid house
/ˈæsɪd hˈaʊs/
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a subgenre of house music first developed in the US, marked with a fast steady beat and distorted synthesized sound effects, especially popular among those who take psychedelic drugs
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industrial music
/ɪndˈʌstɹɪəl mjˈuːzɪk/
noun
an experimental genre characterized by harsh, abrasive sounds, unconventional elements, and mechanical aesthetics, with roots in post-punk, noise, and electronic music
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techno
/ˈtɛknoʊ/
noun
a fast-paced style of electronic dance music with a few or no words
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trance music
/tɹˈæns mjˈuːzɪk/
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a type of electronic dance music with hypnotic rhythms and sounds
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electronic rock
/ˌɛlɪktɹˈɑːnɪk ɹˈɑːk/
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a genre that combines rock and electronic music, featuring guitars, synthesizers, and electronic beats, resulting in a fusion of traditional rock instrumentation with electronic sounds
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deep house
/dˈiːp hˈaʊs/
noun
genre of electronic dance music that has a slow and relaxed beat, with soulful vocals and a focus on melody and atmosphere
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nu-disco
/nˈuːdˈɪskoʊ/
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a contemporary dance music genre with funky basslines, catchy melodies, and modern reinterpretations of classic disco elements
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electro house
/ɪlˌɛktɹoʊ hˈaʊs/
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a high-energy genre that combines house and electro music, featuring energetic beats, heavy basslines, and prominent synthesizers and electronic sounds
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electroacoustic music
/ɪlˌɛktɹoʊɐkˈuːstɪk mjˈuːzɪk/
noun
an experimental genre that blends electronic and acoustic elements to create innovative and immersive soundscapes
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hardcore
/ˈhɑɹdˈkɔɹ/
noun
an aggressive music genre with fast-paced, heavy sound, distorted guitars, shouted or screamed vocals, and raw, confrontational lyrics, originating from the punk rock scene
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dub techno
/dˈʌb tˈɛknoʊ/
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a genre of electronic music that combines dub and techno, characterized by deep, atmospheric, and repetitive sounds with echo-laden effects, spacious reverbs, pulsating rhythms, and minimalist arrangements
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jungle music
/dʒˈʌŋɡəl mjˈuːzɪk/
noun
a genre of electronic dance music rooted in the UK in the 1990s that has a fast drum beat and elements of hardcore and reggae
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electronica
/ˌɛlɪktɹˈɑːnɪkə/
noun
a diverse genre of electronic music that blends experimental, ambient, and electronic styles to create unique and innovative soundscapes
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Uk garage
/jˌuːkˈeɪ ɡɐɹˈɑːʒ/
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an electronic dance music that combines elements of house music with soul, first developed in the UK in early 1990s
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dubstep
/dˈʌbstɛp/
noun
a genre of electronic dance music with heavy basslines, syncopated rhythms, sparse arrangements, and a distinct 'wobble' sound
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intelligent dance music
/ɪntˈɛlɪdʒənt dˈæns mjˈuːzɪk/
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an experimental electronic genre with complex beats, unconventional rhythms, and innovative sound design
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breakbeat
/bɹˈeɪkbiːt/
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an electronic music genre with syncopated rhythms, chopped-up drum samples, and distinctive 'breaks,' originating from hip hop and evolving into various sub-genres
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psychedelic trance
/sˌaɪkɪdˈɛlɪk tɹˈæns/
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an electronic dance music genre known for its fast tempo, driving basslines, hypnotic melodies, and psychedelic soundscapes
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electronic dance music
/ˌɛlɪktɹˈɑːnɪk dˈæns mjˈuːzɪk/
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a type of popular music with a strong beat that people dance to in clubs
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drum and bass
/dɹˈʌm ænd bˈeɪs/
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a genre of dance music originally from the UK with a fast drumbeat and heavy bassline
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acid techno
/ˈæsɪd tˈɛknoʊ/
noun
an electronic dance music genre with squelchy synthesizer sounds, pounding beats, and a futuristic vibe
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electronic body music
/ˌɛlɪktɹˈɑːnɪk bˈɑːdi mjˈuːzɪk/
noun
a raw, aggressive, and danceable genre of electronic music known for its repetitive beats, distorted vocals, and industrial elements
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speedcore
/spˈiːdkoːɹ/
noun
an extreme genre of hardcore techno with blistering fast beats, aggressive sounds, and high-energy tempos
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rave music
/ɹˈeɪv mjˈuːzɪk/
noun
a genre of electronic dance music that has fast tempos, heavy basslines, and repetitive beats to create an energetic and exciting atmosphere
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drone music
/dɹˈoʊn mjˈuːzɪk/
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an ambient genre of electronic music with sustained tones or sounds that create a hypnotic and immersive experience, evoking introspection and timelessness
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synth-pop
/sˈɪnθpˈɑːp/
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a subgenre of wave music developed in 1980s that employs a heavy use of synthesizers and electronic instruments
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glitch music
/ɡlˈɪtʃ mjˈuːzɪk/
noun
a subgenre of electronic music that is formed around the concept of aesthetic of failure during the 1990s, using glitch-based audio
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dance-punk
/dˈænspˈʌŋk/
noun
a genre that fuses punk rock and dance music, featuring energetic beats, punk-inspired instrumentation, and catchy melodies for a dynamic and vibrant sound
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Eurodance
/jˈʊɹɹoʊdəns/
noun
upbeat electronic dance music with catchy melodies, energetic beats, and synthesized sounds that are dancefloor-friendly
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dance music
/dˈæns mjˈuːzɪk/
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any music that is intended for dancing to, especially a type of electronic music with strong synthesized beat played in the clubs
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disco
/ˈdɪskoʊ/
noun
a type of popular dance music characterized by hypnotic rhythm and repetitive lyrics with influences from soul
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disco polo
/dˈɪskoʊ pˈoʊloʊ/
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a popular dance music genre from Poland with catchy melodies, upbeat rhythms, and danceable beats, often featuring Polish lyrics and a fusion of electronic and traditional instrumentation
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