Techno
Techno is a genre of electronic dance music originating from Detroit, USA, in the mid-1980s. It features relentless 4/4 'four-on-the-floor' beats at 120-150 BPM, synthetic basslines, hypnotic sequencer patterns, and minimalistic arrangements optimized for immersive club and rave experiences.
Origin: Detroit, Michigan, United States. Pioneered by Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson in underground warehouses, heavily influencing European electronic music scenes.
Era: Mid-1980s to present, evolving from Detroit's Belleville Three to global variants like minimal, acid, and industrial techno.
