Electronic music is a genre of music that employs electronic musical instruments, digital instruments, or circuitry-based music technology in its creation. It includes music made using electronic and electromechanical means, such as devices like electronic oscillators, theremins, and synthesizers. Electronic music can range from experimental art music to popular forms such as electronic dance music. Some key characteristics of electronic music include:
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Electronic processing: Electronic music involves the use of electronic processing, such as recording and editing on tape, and whose reproduction involves the use of loudspeakers.
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Interaction with electronic medium: For a piece of music to be precisely electronic, its composer must anticipate the electronic processing subsequently applied to his or her musical concept, so that the final product reflects in some way the composer’s interaction with the medium.
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Flexibility and creativity: Electronic music allows for flexibility and creativity in the music production and play, including voice modification and background beats.
Electronic music can be divided into different types, such as house, techno, trance, and electronic dance music (EDM) . While EDM is a type of electronic music that is specifically designed for dancing, electronic music as a whole is a broader genre that encompasses a wide range of musical styles.
