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danceable

American  
[dan-suh-buhl, dahn-] / ˈdæn sə bəl, ˈdɑn- /

adjective

  1. appropriate for or conducive to dancing.

    danceable music.


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Etymology

Origin of danceable

First recorded in 1855–60; dance + -able

Example Sentences

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After a half-spoken introduction, the latter snaps into a danceable midtempo groove adorned with strings, billowing background vocals and trilling keyboards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

One of these, “Out of Myself,” is great—it’s an effortlessly catchy and dynamic number that would have worked well next to the danceable tunes on “Brat.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

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.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2025

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.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025

The members of the ensemble that plays odd but melodic and danceable tunes in the ballroom are bedecked in suits of red velvet.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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