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