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EDM

American

abbreviation

Music.

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 British

abbreviation

electronic distance measurement

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Etymology

Origin of EDM

First recorded in 2000–05

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“Are they going to an after-party? A rave? An EDM session?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Moby also helped establish electronic dance music, or EDM, in the U.S. market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Tomorrowland, the hugely popular European electronic dance music or EDM festival, will stage its first-ever full-fledged Asia edition in Thailand this December.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Founded 20 years ago by Belgian brothers Manu and Michiel Beers, Tomorrowland has become one of the world's most iconic celebrations of EDM.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

I am, Madam, with the utmost possible respect and veneration, Your Imperial Majesty's Most obedient and most humble servant, EDM.

From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 06 (of 12) by Burke, Edmund

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