Dance+Music

By Kate Alexander and Olivia Taylor 10G

__The definition of dance music is...__ 'Also called dance pop music with a strong electronic rhythm' according to The Dictionary of Farlex.

__Characteristics of Dance music...__
 * Up-tempo, upbeat music intended for clubs, with a danceable or dancey nature.
 * It has an easy pop-based structure, and they are usually catchy songs
 * A strong emphasis on rhythm and grooves
 * Prominent hooks
 * Basic lyrics
 * Refined productions

__Examples of Dance music are...__ media type="custom" key="23546976" align="left"
 * Avicii- Levels and I Could Be The One



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 * David Guetta- Play Hard and Titanium

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 * Calvin Haris- I Need Your Love

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 * Swedish house Mafia- Don't You Worry Child

__History of Dance Music...__ Electronic dance music is made using electronics and is usually heard in dance nightclubs, on popular radio stations, and on television shows and movies. Electronic dance music became popular after the boom of personal computers during the 1980's. Electronic dance music is composed using computers and synthesizers instead of physical instruments. Synthesizers, sound cards, samplers, and drum machines interact with each other to achieve perfectly-synchronized sounds.

__Analysis'...__ Kate's: Dont You Worry Child- Swedish House Mafia Olivia's: Levels- Avicii

__Levels by Avicii...__ Lead Sheet