electronic music

noun

1. electronically produced sounds recorded on tape and arranged by the composer to form a musical composition.

electronic music

noun

1. a form of music consisting of sounds produced by oscillating electric currents either controlled from an instrument panel or keyboard or prerecorded on magnetic tape

Word History and Origins

Origin of electronic music¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Members of electronic music group Rüfüs Du Sol said they were heartbroken after a woman was attacked at their show at the Rose Bowl on Saturday night.

From Los Angeles Times

The complaint alleges that the Rose Bowl failed to employ sufficient security personnel to provide for the reasonable safety of its patrons during the Australian electronic music trio’s sold out event.

From Los Angeles Times

First, exuberant electronic music, “Secret Teardrops” by Martin Rev, plays right before she eats, followed by the jaunty track, “25 Miles” by Edwin Starr, as she embarks on her food tour of the city.

From Salon

Not only this, but the lineup’s Friday undercards included “Nine Inch Noize,” which seems to be a collaborative project between Nine Inch Nails and German electronic music producer Boys Noize, otherwise known as Alex Ridha.

From Los Angeles Times

In it, Riley experiments with tape looping and live mixing of electronic music, previewing the fluid, unpredictable nature of “In C.”

From Los Angeles Times