Electro House vs House
By Alan More
House is a four-on-the-floor dance style that began in Chicago in the early 1980s.[1][2] Electro house is built on distorted, buzzing synth basslines, a sound that Benny Benassi's "Satisfaction" (2002) helped define.[4][5]
| Electro House | House | |
|---|---|---|
| Origins | Benny Benassi's "Satisfaction" (2002) is widely credited with defining the sound.[4][5] | Began in Chicago in the early 1980s.[1][2][3] |
| Sound | Built around distorted, buzzing synth basslines.[4][5] | A steady four-on-the-floor kick, with roots in disco and soul.[1][2][6] |
| Tempo | Typically around 120 to 130 BPM.[1][7] |
Sources
- [1] Wikipedia: House music (accessed 2026-10-27)
- [2] Encyclopédie Larousse: House music (accessed 2026-10-27)
- [3] RBMA Daily: Frankie Knuckles on the Birth of House Music (accessed 2026-10-27)
- [4] Wikipedia: Electro house (accessed 2026-10-27)
- [5] Benny Benassi: Biography (official site) (accessed 2026-10-27)
- [6] Mixmag: It's been 40 years since the first ever house track (accessed 2026-10-27)
- [7] RBMA Daily: DJing Slow, Fast and Everything In Between (accessed 2026-10-27)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between electro house and house?
The bass. Electro house is built on distorted, buzzing synth basslines, while house rests on a steady four-on-the-floor kick with roots in disco and soul.
Where did house music start?
House music began in Chicago in the early 1980s and drew on disco and soul.
Which track defined electro house?
Benny Benassi's "Satisfaction", released in 2002, is widely credited with defining the electro house sound.
How fast is house music?
House typically sits somewhere around 120 to 130 beats per minute.