IDM
7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for IDM, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Abbreviation — Used in messages to say that you are happy with any of the options offered.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. abbreviation informal, texting
Used in messages to say that you are happy with any of the options offered.
“idm which film, you choose.”
2. noun music
A genre of electronic music built around complex, broken rhythms and textures, made for listening rather than for the dance floor.
“The label put out some of the defining IDM records of the decade.”
How to Use Idm
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Very informal in the messaging sense; a settled genre label in music writing.
Etymology
In the messaging sense, an initialism of I don't mind; in the music sense, of intelligent dance music.
Full origin of IDM →Frequently Asked Questions
What does IDM mean in a text?
It stands for I don't mind, an easy-going way of saying any option works for you. It is friendlier than idc, which can sound dismissive.
What is the difference between IDM and IDC?
IDM means you are content with whichever choice is made, so it sounds cooperative. IDC means you do not care, which can sound indifferent or even irritated depending on tone.
What kind of music is IDM?
Intelligent dance music grew out of early 1990s electronic and ambient techno. It keeps electronic textures and programmed beats but favours intricate, irregular rhythms over a steady dance pulse, and many artists dislike the name.