dance music

[/dæns ˈmjuːzɪk/]
nounpl: dance music (uncountable)
música de dança
1. Music specifically composed or selected to accompany dancing, typically with a strong, regular beat and rhythm
The DJ played dance music all night at the club.
O DJ tocou música de dança a noite toda na boate.
2. A genre of electronic or popular music designed for dancing, often featuring repetitive beats and synthesized sounds
Dance music has become increasingly popular in mainstream radio.
A música de dança tornou-se cada vez mais popular no rádio convencional.
3. Traditional music forms created to accompany social dancing in various cultures
Brazilian dance music includes forró, samba, and axé.
A música de dança brasileira inclui forró, samba e axé.
Dance music is deeply embedded in Brazilian culture, with traditional forms like samba, forró, and axé being central to social gatherings and Carnival celebrations. In the USA and internationally, dance music encompasses electronic dance music (EDM) genres like house, techno, and trance, which dominate nightclub culture and music festivals. The term reflects both cultural folk traditions and modern electronic music production.
NYC Slang
club banger, bangers, dance tracks
Synonyms / Sinônimos
club musicelectronic dance musicEDMhouse musictechnopop music
Antonyms / Antônimos
classical musicambient musicballadfuneral march

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
música de dança
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
música de dança; funk carioca
Often associated with funk carioca and other local dance styles
São Paulo
música de dança; música eletrônica
Frequently used in context of electronic and club music
Portugal
música de dança
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'música para dançar'

Related Words

rhythmbeatDJnightclubsynthesizerremixgroovetempo

Related Idioms & Phrases

get down to dance music
move to the beat
hit the dance floor
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