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dance music

British  

noun

  1. music that is suitable for dancing

  2. Also called: dance.  pop music with a strong electronic rhythm

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He took over the decks from American producer MK, who has become a defining force in electronic dance music over the last three decades.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The 21st Century saw dance music splinter into even more sub-genres, providing something for everyone to move to.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Insight from former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and one-time teammate David Beckham, as well as a gripping soundtrack from one half of 1990s dance music legends Orbital, make it a compelling watch.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

In response, he studied up on dance music and workshopped fusing the Miami bass of “Rich Baby Daddy” with French club tones, progressive metal bass, and modern hip-pop.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Someone has removed the Cohan song and started playing dance music instead.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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