electronic music
Synth-driven sound genre
Electronic music is music produced primarily through electronic instruments, synthesizers, samplers, and computers rather than acoustic instruments.
The term covers genres from ambient to techno to EDM.
She got into electronic music through early Kraftwerk albums.
In academic contexts, it often refers specifically to experimental compositions using electronic sound generation and manipulation.
Organization with membership
- DJMusic mixer performer
- raveEnthusiastic praise or nightlong dance
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- dancefloorSurface for rhythmic movement
house · techno · trance · EDM · dubstep · banger · remix · turntable
Audio production software
- AbletonMusic production software
- synthesizerElectronic sound-generating instrument
- samplerSelection for trying
- sequencerOrders signals chronologically
drum machine · MIDI · plugins · mixing · audio interface · sampling · loop · workstation
Electronic sound-generating instrument
- oscillatorCyclic signal generator
- waveformGraphed oscillation pattern
- filterPorous separation device
- modulationVarying signals to transmit
envelope · LFO · patch · analog · resonance · arpeggiator · polyphonic · monophonic
Innovative cultural pioneers
- glitchMinor system fault
- noiseUnwanted auditory disturbance
- musique concrèteElectroacoustic genre using recordings
- modularMade of separable units
algorithmic · generative · sound art · prepared · deconstruction
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- tempoRate of musical performance
- BPMCorporate workflow improvement field
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
drum machine · breakbeat · polyrhythm · four-on-the-floor · kick · hi-hat · snare · pattern
Of the air above
- soundscapeAcoustic environment's character
- droneUnmanned flying machine
- texturalRelating to surface feel
- chilloutCommand to relax
downtempo · ethereal · meditative · immersive · generative · pad · reverb · evolving
club
Organization with membership
- DJMusic mixer performer
- raveEnthusiastic praise or nightlong dance
- festivalOrganized public celebration
dancefloor · house · techno · trance · EDM · dubstep · banger · remix · turntable · beatmatching
DAW
Audio production software
- AbletonMusic production software
- synthesizerElectronic sound-generating instrument
- samplerSelection for trying
sequencer · drum machine · MIDI · plugins · mixing · audio interface · sampling · loop · workstation · Pro Tools
synthesizer
Electronic sound-generating instrument
- oscillatorCyclic signal generator
- waveformGraphed oscillation pattern
- filterPorous separation device
modulation · envelope · LFO · patch · analog · resonance · arpeggiator · polyphonic · monophonic · subtractive
avant-garde
Innovative cultural pioneers
- glitchMinor system fault
- noiseUnwanted auditory disturbance
- musique concrèteElectroacoustic genre using recordings
modular · algorithmic · generative · sound art · prepared · deconstruction
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
syncopation · drum machine · breakbeat · polyrhythm · four-on-the-floor · kick · hi-hat · snare · pattern · swing
atmospheric
Of the air above
- soundscapeAcoustic environment's character
- droneUnmanned flying machine
- texturalRelating to surface feel
chillout · downtempo · ethereal · meditative · immersive · generative · pad · reverb · evolving · cinematic
- music festivalsWoodstock, Tanglewood, headliner, main stage, festival grounds
- music makingsinging, jam session, jam sessions, karaoke, open mic
- musicsong, songs, singing, singer, singers
- club musictechno, EDM, club mix, club banger, dance track
- music archivesmanuscripts, phonograph records, demo tapes, scores, opera scores
- digital culturesocial media, memes, hashtags, viral content, influencers
electronic musicacoustic music
Sound without amplification
orchestral music · chamber music · instrumental music · classical music · a cappella
electronic musiclive performance
Unrecorded staged entertainment
human performance · a cappella · singer-songwriter · busking
electronic musicfolk music
Community-born acoustic songs
traditional music · classical music · roots music · bluegrass · Appalachian music
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