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Electronic music

Electronic music is music made using computers and electronic machines instead of traditional instruments like guitars or pianos. The sounds are created by using technology like synthesizers, drum machines, samplers, and software programs.

Electronic music can make a lot of different sounds that traditional instruments can't, like a robot talking or a car engine revving. You can also make electronic music sound like traditional instruments by programming the machines to produce similar sounds.

People use different techniques to create electronic music. Some people will record natural sounds and use software to manipulate them into something different. Others will use a sequencer to create a beat or drum pattern, which can then be layered with other sounds.

Electronic music can be found in many different styles, from dance music to ambient music. Some popular genres include techno, house, dubstep, and EDM. DJ's can use electronic music to mix different songs together to create a continuous flow of music for people to dance to.

People have been making electronic music since the early 1900s, but it wasn't until the 1960s and 1970s that it really started to become popular. Today, electronic music is a big part of modern popular culture and can be heard in many different types of media such as movies, TV shows, and video games.