laptronica

English

Etymology

Blend of laptop +‎ electronica. The term gained a certain degree of currency in the 1990s.

Noun

laptronica (uncountable)

1. (neologism, music, computing) Musical output made with a laptop computer combined with electronic devices, portable enough for live performances.

References

• Emmerson, S. (2007), Living Electronic Music, Ashgate, Adlershot.