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techno
A style of electronic dance music characterized by a fast, repetitive rhythm.
example
In Berliner Clubs wird oft die ganze Nacht Techno gespielt.
In Berlin clubs, techno is often played all night long.
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Meanings
Usage tips
International word
'Techno' is an international word that comes from English. It is understood in many languages and refers to the same style of music.
EXAMPLE
Techno ist ein Musikgenre, das in den 1980er Jahren in Detroit entstand.
Techno is a music genre that originated in Detroit in the 1980s.
Use without an article
As with many music styles, 'Techno' is often used without an article when speaking about the music in general. You say 'Ich höre Techno' (I listen to techno) instead of 'Ich höre den Techno'.
EXAMPLE
Hörst du gerne Techno, wenn du Sport machst?
Do you like listening to techno when you exercise?
Typical verbs
Typical verbs used with 'Techno' are 'Techno hören' (to listen to techno), 'zu Techno tanzen' (to dance to techno), or 'Techno auflegen' (to DJ techno).
EXAMPLE
Wir haben auf der Party die ganze Nacht zu Techno getanzt.
We danced to techno all night at the party.
Compare with
Techno vs Dance
dance
'Dance' and 'Techno' both belong to electronic dance music. They can be confused because both are often played in clubs and have a strong rhythm. However, 'Dance' is broader and can refer to different kinds of electronic music for dancing, including house or trance, for example. 'Techno' is a specific style with an often fast and repetitive beat. If you mean music for dancing in general, 'Dance' is more appropriate. If you mean the exact style, 'Techno' is more precise.
Techno
Noah hört gern Techno, weil ihm der schnelle, gleichmäßige Rhythmus gefällt.
Noah likes listening to techno because he enjoys the fast, steady rhythm.
Dance
Auf der Party lief viel Dance, und fast alle waren sofort auf der Tanzfläche.
There was a lot of dance music playing at the party, and almost everyone was on the dance floor right away.
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