Pronunciation: [ɹˈe͡ɪv mjˈuːzɪk] (IPA) 
Rave music can be spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet as /reɪv ˈmjuːzɪk/. The first syllable, /reɪv/, is pronounced with a long "a" sound and rhymes with "wave." The second syllable, /ˈmjuːzɪk/, is pronounced with a long "u" sound as in "muse" and ends with the sound of the letter "k." Rave music typically refers to a type of electronic dance music characterized by fast tempos and repetitive beats.
Rave music is a genre of electronic dance music (EDM) that emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s, primarily associated with underground rave culture. It is characterized by its energetic, fast-paced beats, heavily synthesized sounds, and repetitive electronic melodies. Rave music is designed to create an intense and immersive experience for dancers, frequently featuring long, extended mixes that seamlessly blend together tracks to maintain a continuous flow.
This genre typically incorporates elements such as acid house, techno, trance, and hardcore styles. It often utilizes a wide array of electronic instruments, including synthesizers, drum machines, and samplers, to create its distinct sound. Rave music is known for its high energy and intense rhythms, aiming to provoke an ecstatic and euphoric response from its audience. It has become synonymous with the rave culture of the 1990s, where large gatherings of enthusiastic dancers would congregate in abandoned warehouses, clubs, or outdoor locations, usually in the late evening or overnight.
The term "rave music" can also refer to the DJ sets and mixes played by DJs in the context of a rave event. DJs became acclaimed for their skills in seamlessly blending different tracks together, manipulating the beat and rhythm, and creating a continuous flow of music that would keep the crowd engaged and dancing. Rave music has had a significant influence on the development of subsequent electronic music genres, and its impact continues to be felt in modern EDM.
The word "rave" originated in the 1960s in the United Kingdom, initially referring to a boisterous or wild party. The term "rave music" began to be used in the 1980s to describe the electronic dance music (EDM) genre that became popular in late-night, underground parties. The music played at these events often had repetitive beats, synthesized sounds, and energetic rhythms. The term "rave music" itself was derived from the term "rave" as it had already become associated with the electronic music scene.
