electronica
Americannoun
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a cover term for various genres of electronically generated music, usually excluding electronic dance music.
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electronic devices or technology collectively.
Her house, her office, her car—all are loaded with electronica.
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of electronica
First recorded in 1975–80; after the British music label New Electronica, perhaps based on electronic ( def. ) + -a 1 ( def. ), on the pattern of exotica ( def. )
Example Sentences
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For Elephant Sessions, a four-piece from the Scottish Highlands who blend traditional Celtic music with upbeat funk and electronica, the money will help to cover rising touring costs including van hire, fuel, accommodation and merchandise.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
Before 2004, the mainstream festivals were either about rock, reggae or electronica.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2025
At school, she was introduced to hardware and software synths, and continued to explore her drumming abilities by experimenting with electronica.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025
That person might start the year vibing with Sudanese jazz, only to take a “recommended” detour through indie electronica, before flirting with Britpop and finally scream-singing Top 40 like it’s the only music that matters.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2025
If you look at some of the Internet servers that store songs, you can sometimes find his music in the alternative section and sometimes in the electronica section and sometimes in the unclassified section.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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