Techno facts for kids

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 Techno music. Detroit Techno first became successful locally and then became popular around the world in the 1990s.

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, hardcore). 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.

Related pages

• Tri-hop

, a video example of techno being performed live

Images for kids

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  The Belleville Three performing at the Detroit Masonic Temple in 2017. From left to right: Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson, and Derrick May

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  Roland TB-303: The bass line synthesizer that was used prominently in acid house.

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  The original Tresor club (1991–2005)

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  Tanith in 1994

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  Robert Hood: notable techno minimalist.

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  A sound system at Czechtek 2004

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  Underworld during a live performance

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  Example of a professional production environment

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  The Roland TR-808 was, according to Derrick May, the preferred drum machine during the early years of techno.

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  The world-famous Berghain techno club

See also

In Spanish: Techno para niños