Electronic dance music, also known as dance music, club music, or simply dance, is a broad range of percussive electronic music genres made largely for nightclubs, raves, and festivals.

Is EDM a genre or subgenre?

Electronic dance music, commonly known by the acronym EDM, is an umbrella term for various percussive electronic music genres. All EDM is created through a combination of digital and analog equipment, including synthesizers, drum machines, and samples of previous recordings.

Is EDM a genre Reddit?

House came way before the term EDM. EDM is not a genre. It is a term used to discuss a particular type of popular progressive house / dub / trap. Most people who saw electronic music rise in the U.S. through the 90's know this.