Trance music is one of the most popular genres of electronic dance music. The style is very hard to define because it varies greatly according to the individual artist. However, it’s considered a melodic free-form style that combines elements of both techno and house music. The style is faster than house music with a typical 130-160 bmp tempo and it’s characterized by a 4-to-floor drum loop which is a consistent, uniform beat in 4/4 time with a kick or bass drum. The name comes from the hypnotic elements meant to send the listener into a trancelike state.