braindance

English

Etymology

brain +‎ dance, from its relatively complex (i.e. intellectual) structure and use of elements of dance music. Coined by the label Rephlex Records.

Noun

braindance (uncountable)

1. (music) Synonym of intelligent dance music
   • 2014, Piers Martin, “Aphex Twin: ‘His music is a perfect mix of mystery and adrenaline’”, in The Guardian‎^[1]:

     For the devoted, this is a rare chance to devour an hour of box-fresh blockbuster braindance that might somehow bring them closer to their master.

Usage notes

Some people favour the term braindance over intelligent dance music because it avoids the snobbish implication that other forms of music are unintelligent.