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About Techno
Techno is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of electronic dance music.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Basshunter, Valery Leontiev, The Prodigy, Moby, Kraftwerk and Vanessa-Mae.
Techno has given rise to 8 subgenres on this site, such as Minimal techno, Detroit techno, Hard techno and Industrial techno.
From Wikipedia
Techno is a genre of electronic music which is generally produced for use in a continuous DJ set, with tempos being in the range from 120 to 150 beats per minute (bpm). The central rhythm is typically in common time (44) and often characterized by a repetitive four on the floor beat. Artists may use electronic instruments such as drum machines, sequencers, and synthesizers, as well as digital audio workstations. Drum machines from the 1980s such as Roland's Roland TR-808 and Roland TR-909 are highly prized, and software emulations of such retro instruments are popular in this style.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Techno.
Key artists
- Basshunter
- Valery Leontiev
- The Prodigy
- Moby
- Kraftwerk
- Vanessa-Mae
- Aphex Twin
- Ryuichi Sakamoto
- Bring Me the Horizon
- Fatboy Slim
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Techno?
Techno is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of electronic dance music.
Where and when did Techno originate?
Techno originated in United States in the 1980s.
Who are famous Techno artists?
Basshunter, Valery Leontiev, The Prodigy, Moby, Kraftwerk and Vanessa-Mae.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q170611 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Techno – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0
- Techno Cowboy (Antti Luode) by Antti Luode – CC BY 3.0
- Sonatema - The Techno Funk Man by Lebrozu – CC0 1.0