electronic music

noun

1. electronically produced sounds recorded on tape and arranged by the composer to form a musical composition.

electronic music

noun

1. a form of music consisting of sounds produced by oscillating electric currents either controlled from an instrument panel or keyboard or prerecorded on magnetic tape

Word History and Origins

Origin of electronic music¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Across a lot of genres — but specifically with hip-hop and R&B and drill and club and house and electronic music — you’re starting to see all of these very regional sonics burst out of these very specific regional subcultures.

From Los Angeles Times

This year the Latin Recording Academy has added electronic music as a new field.

From Los Angeles Times

Two competing categories are also being introduced, Latin electronic music performance and contemporary Mexican music album, which in this debut year includes nominees Natanael Cano, DannyLux, Grupo Frontera, Carín León, Michelle Maciel and Peso Pluma.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a departure for someone I typically describe as an electronic music singer-songwriter.

From Los Angeles Times

Some 24 artists from the French electronic music scene led a party atmosphere in front of thousands of athletes, delegates and fans from around the world.

From BBC