Trance music facts for kids
Trance music is a type of electronic music. It's known for its strong focus on a synthesizer and a bass drum sound on every beat. It also features melodies that often have a clear theme. Most trance music usually has a fast pace, around 140 beats per minute. You'll often hear trance music played in clubs. This genre gets its ideas from techno, house music, and other kinds of electronic music.
The word "trance" can mean a special feeling, like being deeply focused or in a dream-like state. Trance music often has very long songs with parts that repeat a lot. When people dance together to this music, it can make that feeling even stronger, similar to how some traditional African music works. The idea of using music to create a special feeling has been used in many religious ceremonies throughout history. No one knows for sure who first used the word "trance" for this type of electronic music.
Types of Trance Music
There are different styles of trance music, called sub-genres. Here are a few important ones:
- Acid trance
- Psychedelic trance - This style is often called psytrance and is part of the larger Psychedelic music family.
- Uplifting trance - This type of trance music often has very emotional and inspiring melodies.
Famous Trance DJs
Many talented DJs play and create trance music. Here are some well-known ones:
- ATB
- Armin van Buuren
- DJ JamX
- DJ Tiesto
- George Acosta
- Oliver Lieb
- Pascal F.E.O.S.
- Paul Van Dyk
- Piet Blank
- Spacekid
- Andrew Rayel
Famous Trance Performers
Besides DJs, there are also groups and artists who perform trance music. Here are some examples:
- B.B.E.
- Blank & Jones
- Cosmic Gate
- Dance Nation
- Dumonde
- Ferry Corsten
- Genlog
- Gouryella
- Hybrid
- Kai Tracid
- Lost Witness
- Matt Darey
- Nalin Inc.
- M.I.K.E.
- Push
- Sequential One
- Timo Maas
- Yves Deruyter
Images for kids
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Trance Energy Festival in Utrecht
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The Roland JP-8000, a synthesizer known for its unique sound.
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DJ Tiesto playing progressive trance music in Bangkok, Thailand.
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People enjoying themselves at Gatecrasher on April 16, 2006.
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Sensation White event at Amsterdam Arena in 2006.
See also
In Spanish: Trance (música) para niños
