Dance
You make me want to dance
Dance music is considered to be among the top three most popular music genres in the world. The genre is characterized by its repetitive beats and a synthesized backing track that features sound samples. Its features make it danceable, making it popular in nightclubs. Although previous examples of dance music (the waltz and mazurka) were common, the genre we know today has its roots in the 19th and 20th centuries. There are numerous subgenres of dance music. Disco is one of the most common subgenres. It blends soul, funk, rhythm, and pop, and its roots can be traced to New York City in the 1970s. Disco's features include deep bass lines, strong beats, and the use of electronic instruments. Another genre includes techno and synthpop, which emerges in the 1980s, and is characterized by keyboard and electronic drums. Dance music songs are not necessarily produced for dancing but have an upbeat tempo and fun sensibility.