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danceable

American  
[dan-suh-buhl, dahn-] / ˈdæn sə bəl, ˈdɑn- /

adjective

  1. appropriate for or conducive to dancing.

    danceable music.


Other Word Forms

  • danceability noun
  • undanceable adjective

Etymology

Origin of danceable

First recorded in 1855–60; dance + -able

Example Sentences

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On “Rules,” a danceable tune with a Western swing beat and a charming clarinet solo, she begins by reciting numbers and then launches into what the guidelines will be for her relationships.

From The Wall Street Journal

The album’s opener, “What Can I Say,” is a rollicking, danceable breakup song fortified by a sharp backbeat, funky bassline and synthesizer strings.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of these, “Out of Myself,” is great—it’s an effortlessly catchy and dynamic number that would have worked well next to the danceable tunes on “Brat.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The events almost didn’t happen: After a supporter emailed requesting a themed night, Lyman hadn’t considered it before because the show’s soundtrack has limited danceable music.

From Los Angeles Times

Tracks like the Saja Boys’ “Soda Pop” are legitimately catchy and universally danceable, and most of the lyrical messaging is empowering.

From Salon