EDM

abbreviation for

, Music.

1. electronic dance music: a range of genres of electronic music often played in nightclubs and characterized by a strong danceable beat:

   The festival lineup includes several popular EDM artists.

EDM

abbreviation for

1. electronic distance measurement

Word History and Origins

Origin of EDM¹

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

Between Nov. 7 through Nov. 11, , Carats can visit a pop-up shop with exclusive Seventeen merchandise themed to the city, pre-party to K-pop and EDM music at Club Academy L.A., a rooftop party just for Carats, check out collaborated shops and restaurants, and see special digital billboards all over L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

At a polling station in North Philly, an outside DJ played upbeat EDM as a steady stream of residents flowed into an elementary school's gymnasium Tuesday morning to cast their ballots.

From Salon

After a few years of one-off collaborative singles, like 2020’s “Midnight” with EDM star Alesso, in 2023 he alluded to a new album in progress.

From Los Angeles Times

Especially on their 2023 release, “Pa Las Baby’s y Belikeada,” they began to get more experimental with their corridos tumbados — adding in an EDM flair, most noticeable on “Harley Quinn”featuring Marshmello.

From Los Angeles Times

The fusion of EDM’s pulsing beat, the high-pitched requinto and música Mexicana’s distinct horns create some of the band’s catchiest tracks.

From Los Angeles Times