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

   technography

   technology

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

The techno boys are having a rousing good time.

From Salon

And then there’s the bubbly techno tune, the one that was caught in an infinite loop the day of the interview, “Otro Capitúlo.”

From Los Angeles Times

Just when we thought the show was done, the room went dark, techno boomed through every nook and cranny and the lighting turned a wash of red.

From Los Angeles Times

"I'd play classic dance bangers mostly, a bit of techno and some stuff from the good end of rock."

From BBC

Fans have packed Bercy Arena during the basketball knockout stages with French fans playing drums, jumping to sounds of thumping techno music and unfurling banners that cover up whole sections.

From Los Angeles Times