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House
Characterized by a repetitive 4/4 beat and a tempo between 120 and 130 bpm. Artists include Frankie Knuckles and Daft Punk.
Techno
Typically instrumental with a repetitive beat and a tempo around 130 to 150 bpm. Artists include Juan Atkins and Richie Hawtin.
Trance
Known for building up and down throughout a track, with a tempo usually between 125 and 150 bpm. Artists include Armin van Buuren and Tiësto.
Dubstep
Characterized by sparse, syncopated rhythmic patterns and prominent basslines with a tempo around 140 bpm. Artists include Skrillex and Burial.
Drum and Bass
Features fast breakbeats with heavy bass and sub-bass lines, tempo around 160 to 180 bpm. Artists include Pendulum and Goldie.
Ambient
Focuses on creating a mood or atmosphere rather than traditional music structure. Artists include Brian Eno and Aphex Twin.
Electro
Characterized by its use of synthesizers, drum machines, and the vocoder, with a funk or hip-hop influenced beats. Artists include Afrika Bambaataa and Cybotron.
IDM (Intelligent Dance Music)
Known for its unorthodox and complex rhythms and sound design. Artists include Autechre and Boards of Canada.
Hardstyle
Features distorted kick drums, reverberating bass, and hard-hitting, danceable rhythms, with a tempo around 150 bpm. Artists include Headhunterz and Wildstylez.
Moombahton
Fuses house music with reggaeton rhythms, with a tempo around 108 to 115 bpm. Artists include Dillon Francis and Munchi.
Trap
Combines elements of hip-hop and EDM. Features hi-hats, synth leads, and deep 808 kick drums. Artists include Baauer and Flosstradamus.
Eurodance
Features catchy, simple hooks and dance beats, often with a tempo between 110 to 150 bpm. Artists include 2 Unlimited and Cascada.
Synthpop
Characterized by the use of synthesizers, drum machines, and often features catchy melodies. Artists include Depeche Mode and The Human League.
Trip Hop
Combines elements of hip hop and electronica, producing a melancholic, downtempo style. Artists include Massive Attack and Portishead.
Breakbeat
Utilizes breaks and samples from various genres. Often has a tempo of 110 to 150 bpm. Artists include The Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim.
Acid House
Has a repetitive, hypnotic 4/4 beat and is known for its squelchy sounds from the Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer. Artists include Phuture and DJ Pierre.
Glitch
Features deliberate use of glitch-based audio media and other sonic artifacts. Artists include Glitch Mob and edIT.
Jungle
Characterized by fast tempos (160 to 175 bpm) and layered, atmospheric sounds, as well as breakbeats. Artists include LTJ Bukem and Shy FX.
Electroclash
Characterized by a fusion of 1980's synthpop with 1990's techno. Features retro electronic sounds and a fashion-forward aesthetic. Artists include Peaches and FischerSpooner.
Future Bass
Influenced by various genres including trap and dubstep, known for its use of synth chord progressions and melodic drops. Artists include Flume and Marshmello.
Hardcore
A faster tempo (160 bpm and above) with distorted kick drums and aggressive electronic sounds. Artists include Angerfist and Scooter.
Minimal
Emphasizes simplicity and understated development, often with repetitive, hypnotic beats. Artists include Richie Hawtin and Ricardo Villalobos.
Psytrance (Psychedelic Trance)
Characterized by arrangements of synthetic rhythms and layered melodies created by high tempo riffs. Artists include Infected Mushroom and Astral Projection.
Garage (UK Garage)
Features shuffling hi-hats, syncopated bass lines, and sometimes vocals. Artists include MJ Cole and Todd Edwards.
Big Room House
Known for its loud, energizing sounds, large drops, and minimalistic composition. Artists include Martin Garrix and Hardwell.
French Touch (French House)
Uses disco samples and filtered effects along with strong bass driven beats. Artists include Justice and St Germain.
Liquid Funk (Liquid Drum and Bass)
Subgenre of drum and bass that focuses on melody and atmosphere, and usually incorporates harmonious vocals over rolling basslines. Artists include Calibre and High Contrast.
Chillwave
Characterized by a faded or dreamy retro pop sound, escapist lyrics about the beach or summer, and heavy use of effects processing. Artists include Toro Y Moi and Washed Out.
Ghetto House
Features minimalistic drum machine-driven tracks and often includes sexualized lyrics. Artists include DJ Funk and DJ Deeon.
Progressive House
Builds gradually and emphasizes melody and atmospherics. Features extended intros, breakdowns, and dynamic peaks. Artists include Sasha and Deadmau5.
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