Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement. In terms of performance, the major categories are live dance music and recorded dance music.
Read more about Dance Music: Origins, Historical Dance Music, Popular Dance Music, Radio Formats, Dance Clubs
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