house music

noun

: a type of electronic dance music with a heavy, regular beat

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The track, which became a multi-platinum hit, helped push both hip-hop and house music to the forefront of popular music. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 24 May 2026 The city is known as the birthplace of house music, but it is often left out of conversations regarding flashier contemporary electronic dance music scenes. — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 In an interview with AP News in April, the singer opened up about her dance-pop and house music influences, as well as her work as a DJ. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026 But Bambaataa’s work was increasingly defined by his forays into electro breaks and house music, scenes greatly inspired by his Soulsonic Force hits. — Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for house music

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