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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A different type of British invasion had EDM fans in a trance at the Queen Mary in Long Beach.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s not a bad idea. At night, it could be all about the EDM remixes of her songs.”

From Los Angeles Times

In 2015, he brought the largest audience to an EDM act in the history of Coachella.

From Los Angeles Times

One moment, a pulsating EDM beat, beaming lasers and intense fog machines took over the stage — emulating a rave.

From Los Angeles Times

"For me, Tomorrowland is a dream," said Chinese EDM fan Mark, wearing sunglasses and a bright yellow arrow headdress.

From Barron's

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