electronica

noun elec·tron·i·ca \i-ˌlek-ˈträ-ni-kə\

: a kind of popular dance music that is produced using electronic equipment (such as synthesizers)

Full Definition of ELECTRONICA

: dance music featuring extensive use of synthesizers, electronic percussion, and samples of recorded music or sound

See electronica defined for English-language learners

probably from New Electronica, recording label of the British firm Beechwood Music Ltd.

First Known Use: 1994

Next Word in the Dictionary: electronic brainPrevious Word in the Dictionary: electronicAll Words Near: electronica

What made you want to look up electronica? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears