danceable

[dan-suh-buhl, dahn-]

adjective

1. appropriate for or conducive to dancing.

   danceable music.

Other Word Forms

• danceability noun
• undanceable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of danceable¹

First recorded in 1855–60; dance + -able

Example Sentences

At a time when the country’s political context was increasingly heavy, their reggae and funk-infused sound was light — dominated by danceable songs about weekends at the beach and cheeky covers of reggaeton hits.

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With party hits like the earworm “Musty” and “Nun Major’s” subtle flex, they helped popularize a new spin of West Coast rap with danceable trap beats.

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Barry Can't Swim's sound is bright, euphoric and highly danceable, with hazy house rhythms, trance pianos and infectious vocal snippets combining in songs that are intoxicating shots of sonic sunshine.

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As people across the globe participate in various dance trends and create memes, the duo successfully crafted one of the catchiest and most danceable earworms of the year.

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She also slowed the tempo way down to give it a less danceable ballad vibe.

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