1590s, from French antagoniste (16c.) or directly from Late Latin antagonista, from Greek antagonistes competitor, opponent, rival, agent noun from antagonizesthai to struggle against, oppose, be a rival, from anti- against (see anti-) + agonizesthai to contend for a prize, from agon contest (see agony).
SHARES. Electronic dance music (also known as EDM, dance music, club music, or simply dance) is a set of percussiveelectronic music genres produced primarily for dance-based entertainment environments, such as nightclubs.
Kick drums and snare drums used in disco create the core of the music. EDM originated from a blend of House music, disco, hip-hop and techno. Music producers use electronic instruments like synthesizers, sequencers, rhythm pads etc. to compose dance music. It was only in early 1990s that this form of music emerged and began expanding in popularity.