Noun: trance trãn(t)s
Usage: literary
- A psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
"The hypnotist put him in a trance";
- enchantment, spell
- A state of mind in which consciousness is fragile and voluntary action is poor or missing; a state resembling deep sleep
"The hypnotist put the volunteer into a trance"
- A genre of electronic dance music with a fast tempo, repetitive phrasing, and often a hypnotic effect
"Classic trance employs a 4/4 time signature, a tempo of 125 to 150 BPM, and 32 beat phrases and is somewhat faster than house music"
Usage: literary
- Cause rapt attraction or admiration; attract love
"Her beauty tranced all who saw her";
- capture, enamour [Brit, Cdn], catch, becharm [archaic], enamor [US], captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant
Derived forms: tranced, trances, trancing
Type of: appeal, attract, dance music, mental condition, mental state, psychological condition, psychological state, unconsciousness
Encyclopedia: Trance