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Electronic music is a genre of music that primarily employs electronic devices and digital technologies for sound production and manipulation. These technologies include synthesizers, drum machines, samplers, and computer software. Unlike traditional music, which is typically performed using acoustic instruments, electronic music relies on electronic instruments and recording techniques to create a wide range of sounds. This genre encompasses a broad spectrum of styles, ranging from experimental compositions to more mainstream dance music.

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== History ==

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== Subgenres ==

Electronic music is a highly diverse genre, with numerous subgenres that reflect different styles, influences, and production techniques. Some notable subgenres include:

* '''Ambient''': A genre characterized by its emphasis on atmospheric soundscapes rather than traditional song structures. Artists like Brian Eno are credited with pioneering ambient music.

* '''House:''' Originating in the early 1980s, house music features repetitive 4/4 beats and is closely associated with dance club culture.

* '''Techno''': Emerging in Detroit in the mid-1980s, techno is known for its fast tempos and futuristic, mechanical sounds.

* '''Trance''': A subgenre of EDM known for its melodic, uplifting sound, often featuring progressive build-ups and breakdowns.

* '''Drum and Bass''': A genre that emerged in the UK in the early 1990s, characterized by fast breakbeats and heavy basslines.

* '''Dubstep''': Developed in the late 1990s in the UK, dubstep is distinguished by its emphasis on bass and syncopated rhythms.

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 Electronic music is a genre of music that primarily employs electronic devices and digital technologies for sound production and manipulation. These technologies include synthesizers, drum machines, samplers, and computer software. Unlike traditional music, which is typically performed using acoustic instruments, electronic music relies on electronic instruments and recording techniques to create a wide range of sounds. This genre encompasses a broad spectrum of styles, ranging from experimental compositions to more mainstream dance music.
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 == History ==
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 == Subgenres ==
 Electronic music is a highly diverse genre, with numerous subgenres that reflect different styles, influences, and production techniques. Some notable subgenres include:
+* '''Ambient''': A genre characterized by its emphasis on atmospheric soundscapes rather than traditional song structures. Artists like Brian Eno are credited with pioneering ambient music.
+* '''House:''' Originating in the early 1980s, house music features repetitive 4/4 beats and is closely associated with dance club culture.
+* '''Techno''': Emerging in Detroit in the mid-1980s, techno is known for its fast tempos and futuristic, mechanical sounds.
+* '''Trance''': A subgenre of EDM known for its melodic, uplifting sound, often featuring progressive build-ups and breakdowns.
+* '''Drum and Bass''': A genre that emerged in the UK in the early 1990s, characterized by fast breakbeats and heavy basslines.
+* '''Dubstep''': Developed in the late 1990s in the UK, dubstep is distinguished by its emphasis on bass and syncopated rhythms.