Electronica
Electronica is a rather vague term (which appears to have originated in the
United States) that covers a wide range of
electronic music. The term usually relates to modern electronic music that is not necessarily designed for the dance-floor, but rather for home listening. However since the early
1990s electronica has been invading clubs in
Europe and
North America, and although known for being more abstract and experimental than
techno, it often has an underlying
rhythm.
See also: IDM - List of electronic music genres