techno

¹

[tek-noh]

noun

1. a style of disco music characterized by very fast synthesizer rhythms, heavy use of samples, and a lack of melody.

techno-

²

1. a combining form borrowed from Greek where it meant “art,” “skill,” used in the formation of compound words with the meaning “technique,” “technology,” etc..

   technography.

techno-

¹

combining form

1. craft or art

   technology

   technography

2. technological or technical

   technocracy

3. relating to or using technology

   technophobia

techno

²

/ ˈtɛknəʊ /

noun

1. a type of very fast dance music, using electronic sounds and fast heavy beats

Word History and Origins

Origin of techno¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Origin of techno²

Combining form representing Greek téchnē art, skill. See technic

Word History and Origins

Origin of techno¹

from Greek tekhnē skill

Example Sentences

Though the track already leans into electronic elements, Boys Noize heightens these by tenfold into a techno bliss.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2016, he quit Justice Crew to focus on DJing and music production, but the transition from boy band to toddler techno didn’t happen overnight.

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Formerly of Justice Crew, Lenny Pearce, who also happens to be the Purple Wiggle’s brother, has found new success with toddler techno and throwing so-called baby raves.

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In 2016, he quit the Justice Crew to focus on DJing and music production, but the transition from boy band to toddler techno didn’t happen overnight.

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Right before LACMA’s “Digital Witness: Revolutions in Design, Photography, and Film” exhibit closes, the museum is throwing a techno dance party in celebration.

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