house music

English

Etymology

Probably from The Warehouse, a nightclub in Chicago, Illinois, USA, where the music became popular around 1985.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ha.us mju.zik/

Noun

house music (uncountable)

  1. (music) A particular type of electronic dance music with an uptempo beat and recurring kickdrum.
    • 2007, Danny Palmerlee, South America on a Shoestring, page 66:
      Corrugated-steel ceilings, a dozen blue-felted pool tables and DJ house music Thursday to Saturday.
    Synonym: house

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French

Noun

house music f (plural house music)

  1. house music, house

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