EdM

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abbreviation

master of education

EDM

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abbreviation or noun

ˌē-(ˌ)dē-ˈem How to pronounce EDM (audio)
: electronic dance music
Electronic dance music (EDM) has exploded in recent years …—Anna Schumacher
There are countless places you can meet someone special that don't involve alcohol, dimly lit spaces, or EDM pulsing through the room.—Christy Piña

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Billed as Pokémon Night Out, the show mixed together the creatures from the popular video games and trading cards with the lasers, pyrotechnics and mind-blowing visuals of EDM music. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026 The show sold out, marking a milestone in a career that helped remind fans—and redefine—what EDM can be. — Charles Moss, SPIN, 14 Oct. 2026 In a run that testified to EDM’s growing popularity, Schall also negotiated Vegas residencies for Subtronics at Wynn and Dombresky at LIV. — Claudia Rosenbaum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 While Lollapalooza attracts more national attention, Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash targets the hip-hop market and North Coast corners the EDM space, Riot Fest reigns as the area’s biggest festival bargain. — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for EdM

Word History

First Known Use

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1996, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of EdM was in 1996

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