What is Techno?

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Feeling, movement, or a community, to each person techno evokes something different. As for some people, it can represent a vehicle by which they can explore themselves on the dance floor, drifting through their life and musing about their futures. For the others, they don't need to think about it, it is all about enjoying the moment.

Techno is a subgenre of electronic dance music, also known as EDM, that is usually created with repetitive beats that can be danced to and arranged using synthesizers, drum machines, and loops. This genre is known for its synthetic sounds and futuristic themes.

What does techno mean to you?

How is techno produced?

Techno music is a type of instrumental music that is characterized by its heavy use of percussion, specifically a bass drum on each quarter note pulse and a backbeat played by a snare or similar instrument. It is also usually repetitive and has little to no lyrics, with a tempo that ranges from 120 to 150 beats per minute. Although there are similarities with other electronic music genres like house, synthpop, and disco, techno is more focused on instrumental elements and tends to be less mellow. Hybrid sounds and influences from other genres are common in techno. This genre originated in underground dance clubs with live DJs and continues to be popular today.