is a genre of electronic music characterized by its relaxed, slow beats and atmospheric soundscapes. Emerging in the 1990s, it blends elements of ambient, trip-hop, and chillout, often featuring lush melodies and introspective moods. Popular in lounge and chillout settings, downtempo offers a soothing escape, with artists like Bonobo and Thievery Corporation defining its meditative, genre-blurring style.
