Electronic Music Terminology

noun a large party or gathering, often characterized by loud music and dancing

verb to speak or write about someone or something with great enthusiasm or admiration

• The music critic wrote a glowing rave about the symphony performance.
• I heard you went to the rave last night, how was it?
• The new DJ at the club is throwing a sick rave this weekend.
• She went on a rave about the new restaurant, saying it was the best she had ever been to.

noun the sound made by a bass drum in music, often used to create a rhythmic beat

• The duff duff sound in the music was perfectly synchronized with the dancers' movements.
• I love how the duff duff beat makes me want to dance all night long.
• The party was bumping with that duff duff music playing in the background.
• The constant duff duff of the construction work next door was driving me crazy.