Techno

Techno
Stylistic origins	Electro Post-disco Synthpop House Industrial Hi-NRG Funk
Typical instruments	Synthesizer drum machine keyboard sampler computer
Other topics
Dance music electronic music

Techno is a form of electronic dance music that became popular in Frankfurt, Germany during the early 1980s. It was influenced by synthpop, house music, funk, post-disco and futuristic fiction ideas that were important during the end of the Cold War in the United States at that time. Juan Atkins is generally thought to be the founder of Detroit Techno music. Detroit Techno first became successful locally and then became popular around the world in the 1990s.

Usage of the term

The word "techno" comes from "technology". Fans of Techno music are careful in their use of the word. They are careful not to confuse it with other types of music that are similar but different (for example house, trance, trap). At the same time, the word "techno" is commonly used when talking about all forms of electronic music and dance music, especially in Europe, the Americas and Australia. Despite the common usage of the term to refer to all electronic dance in general, techno is a specific genre with its own, distinguishable sound. By nature, techno tends to be highly repetitive, instrumentally-oriented music which follows a regular four-on-the-floor beat. The genre places a strong emphasis on rhythm, and techno tends to have a very beat-based sound.

Other websites

• Sounds Like Techno – an online documentary
• Korg EMX Summer in Detroit on YouTube, a video example of techno being performed live
• Techno songs Archived 2014-12-18 at the Wayback Machine blog with regular updates of the newest techno beats and electro music