A form of electronic dance music characterized by a very fast tempo, a repetitive 4/4 beat, and an upbeat or euphoric sound, often featuring female vocals.
Origin
1990s; earliest use found in The Melody Maker.
Definition of happy hardcore in US English:
happy hardcore
noun
A form of electronic dance music characterized by a very fast tempo, a repetitive 4/4 beat, and an upbeat or euphoric sound, often featuring female vocals.