Rave (reads reiv) is an English term used in Brazil to characterize an electronic music party that it usually has a long duration, where DJs and other artists perform and present their works.
In English, rave is a verb that can be translated to "delusion" in Portuguese. That is, the action of talking and behaving in an uncontrolled and effusive way, whether because you are angry or ill, for example.
Usually the rave parties they are held in warehouses or places far from urban centers, and usually last for an entire night, and may last up to 12 consecutive hours. In these environments, the DJ is responsible for selecting and playing the songs, which are usually electronic, for people to dance.
It is common for the environment to be decorated with games of light that accompany the rhythm of the music, creating an atmosphere with psychedelic characteristics.
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In addition to these characteristics, it is common for raves to be associated with the consumption of alcohol and illegal drugs, such as ecstasy and other types of amphetamines, which also allows us to make a relationship between electronic music and the effects caused by this consumption. However, there are many raves in which the public does not consume any drugs.
The rave can be considered a great show with great cultural relevance, as it presents important figures in the context of these parties, such as international DJs and gathers a large audience. It is possible to make an analogy of the rave with a rock concert or other musical show.
It is also important to the electronic music scene, as from the rave came the concept of rave music, where various genres of electronic music are designed and created just to listen and dance at these types of parties.
These are short songs that include elements such as loopings or same samples, which are excerpts taken from other songs and are used as the basis for other productions.
See also the meaning of Ecstasy.