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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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Other new stages, such as "undercover immersive stage" The Gallery and "purpose-built" dance music area The Warehouse, claim to offer more of an experience than the traditional festival tent.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

He professed a fondness for Tupac Shakur and electronic dance music, discussed UFO sightings around U.S. military installations and admitted his ideal fall Saturday involves spending hours watching college football.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

Records, later recalls that the singer had “just figured out a way to do dance music his way, and dance music was so powerful in those days.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

During a recent Pokémon card auction, electronic dance music blared as a fast-talking host flashed a card at the camera.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Well, if you don't, just know she makes pretty good dance music.

From "Sunny" by Jason Reynolds

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