electro
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- noun
- /ɪˈlɛk.troʊ/
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electro
- Many artists are experimenting with electro music to create unique soundscapes.
- electro-pop
- electro duo
- electro beat
Then there's R&B;, then there's this hip hop, then there's this Electro, then there's this rare groove which Norman Jay created on on Kiss.
- Then there's R&B;, then there's this hip hop, then there's this Electro, then there's this rare groove which Norman Jay created on on Kiss.
- We listen to too much stupid Electro music or it's playing at a piano recital.
Examples
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I love the acoustic start, and the transfer to electro Anjulie style is very smooth and well done.
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Their last EP had dance floors shaking across the globe with an infectious combination of electro, rock, and dubstep—a sound the duo have dubbed Rocktronica.
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The same with dance, I mean how many electro songs sound exactly the same?
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No matter the season or your mood, there is always space for some good wholesome Electro-Pop.
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When you think of electronic dance music, you think of electro-funk, Detroit techno, and house music with soul, spirit, and rhythm.
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On "DISTORTIONS," Ektoise brings a powerful blend of ambient, progressive, and electro all together.
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Errors, a relatively young electro group from the land of Scots, is one of our latest imports—and a band to watch.
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The Stepkids are futuristic electro soul recorded on a reel-to-reel, with soaring harmonies sung by three singer/songwriters.
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Lady Gaga has become an international superstar thanks to her electro-driven pop songs, so a lot of people's jaws dropped in disbelief when they found out she recorded a rap song entitled 'Cake.'
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The DJ played a set of upbeat electro tracks that got everyone dancing.
Synonyms
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Music created using electronic devices like computers and synthesizers
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4.3
Music made with electronic instruments and computer sounds for dancing or listening
Compounds
- Specialized
A device that changes electrical signals into sound or sound into electrical signals
Surface Forms
Etymology
Electro comes from the old Greek word elektron meaning 'amber', because rubbing amber makes static electricity and gave the name electric. So electro music uses electric or electronic machines, like synthesizers and drum machines, to make its sounds.