What type of music is Eurodance?

electronic dance music
Eurodance (sometimes referred to as Euro-NRG, Euro-electronica or Euro) is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in the late 1980s in Europe. It combines many elements of hip hop, techno, Hi-NRG, house music, and Euro disco.

Why is Eurodance so good?

Most Eurodance is very melody-driven. Unlike most pop music, which is usually written in major keys, most Eurodance songs are in minor keys, similarly to techno. This, along with positive lyrics, helps contribute to the overall powerful and emotional sound of Eurodance.

Is dance and electronic music the same?

Electronic dance music (EDM), also known as dance music, club music, or simply dance, is a broad range of percussive electronic music genres made largely for nightclubs, raves, and festivals.

Is Eurodance the same as Eurobeat?

Eurodance is influenced by House music, and while contemporary to Eurobeat, is based on a different sound design style. Also Techno and Trance influenced Eurodance since early 90s.

What happened to Eurodance?

Although Eurodance still exists in some form, with Basshunter and Cascada still putting out releases, trance producers absorbed its style. As a result, the 2000s transitioned from instrumental-based trance tracks to those with the vocals front and center.

Is Eurodance dead?

Is Eurodance dead? No of course, not ! There are still some projects such as E-Rotic in Germany, or the SAIFAM projects (Wienna, Morgana…) in Italy that keep on releasing some awesome “classic” Eurodance tracks. Eurodance will live as long as there are fans like you and me to appreciate it.

What is European pop music?

Europop (also spelled Euro pop) is a style of pop music that originated in Europe during the mid to late 1960s and developed to today’s form throughout the late 1970s. Europop topped the charts throughout the 1980s and 1990s.