house music

noun

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

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The birth of house music in the 1980s was also, in part, a response to the heyday, and unceremonious downfall, of disco, another genre that had distinctly Black origins before garnering more mainstream attention via white artists and culture. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025 Plus, having hot beverages, alcoholic options, heated VIP areas and a constant stream of EDM and house music help to keep the blood pumping. Dates: Jan - March, depending on the host city (Montreal, Gatineau and Quebec City) Lineup: Not yet released for the 2026 season. Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 Day Trip Festival 2025 Insomniac’s Day Trip Festival returns to the Queen Mary Waterfront in Long Beach for a weekend of house music featuring top-tier DJs and immersive experiences. Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 5 June 2025 Acts such as Cece Peniston and Crystal Waters (both hosted by Rich Medina) and Kaytranada demonstrated the long history of house music. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for house music

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“House music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/house%20music. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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