house music

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A particular type of electronic dance music with an uptempo beat and recurring kickdrum.

Pronunciation

/ˈhaʊs ˌmjuːzɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-house music.wav

Word forms

house music

Etymology

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

Synonyms

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