Trance developed in Germany in the early 1990s, characterized by tempos between 125-150 BPM, melodic synthesizer phrases, and a musical form that builds up and releases throughout a track.
Key Subgenres: - Progressive Trance: Flowing, layered (Above & Beyond, Lane 8) - Uplifting Trance: Euphoric, anthemic (Armin van Buuren, Gareth Emery) - Psytrance: Psychedelic, tribal (Infected Mushroom, Vini Vici) - Vocal Trance: Featuring vocals (Tiësto classics, Paul van Dyk)
Notable Artists: Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Ferry Corsten, Aly & Fila, Markus Schulz