techno
|tech/no|
B2
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/ˈtɛknoʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈtɛknəʊ/
electronic dance music
Etymology
Etymology Information
'techno' originates from 'technology', specifically the word 'techno-', where 'techno-' meant 'relating to technology'.
Historical Evolution
'techno' evolved from the term 'techno-pop' in the 1980s, eventually becoming the modern English word 'techno'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to music influenced by technology, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a specific genre of electronic dance music.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genre of electronic dance music characterized by a repetitive beat and synthesized sounds.
Techno music is often played in nightclubs.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45