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Performing Arts
Techno
Characterised by repetitive four-on-the-floor beat, usually produced for DJ sets at 120-140 beats per minute
Originated in Detroit during the 1980s, it blends futuristic sounds, synthesisers, and drum machines to create a hypotonic and mostly instrumental sound.
Common subgenres are Detroit techno, minimal techno, industrial techno, and dub techno.
Created by African-American producers in Detroit, like Juan Atkinson, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson in the mid-1980s, influenced by Kraftwerk, funk, and electro
Electro
Characterised by robotic, synthetic beats and the common use of the Roland TR-808 drum machines, typically 120-130 BPM
Mixes funk and hip hop influences with synthetic, futuristic sounds, often featuring electronically distorted vocals.
Developed in the early 1980s by mixing funk and hip hop with Kraftwerk-style German electronic pop and Japanese electronic music.
Key artists include Afrika Bambaataa (Planet Rock), Kraftwerk, and Cybotron.
House
Originating as a evolution of disco, it is designed for dancefloor energy. House is considered the first, oldest genre of Electronic Dance Music, and remains an important force in the global club culture.
Emerged from Chicago’s underground Black and club scene in the early 1980s, named after the club “The Warehouse” where DJ Frankie Knuckles played.
Charecterised by a repetitive 4/4 ‘four-on-the-floor’ beat, synthetic bass lines, and a tempo typically between 120-130 BPM.
Common subgenres are deep house, acid house, tech house, and funky house.
Garage
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Characterized by syncopated, shuffling rhythms, stretched vocals, and a tempo around 130 BPM.
Has elements of R&B, jungle, and Jamaican sound systems.
Known for upbeat drum patterns, hit hats, and snares, shifting away from standard 4/4 house beats.
Euro Synth Pop
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Characterized by high pitched, catchy melodies, electronic textures and dance beats, and typically 100-130 BPM.
Evolved from disco and Italy disco, often showing artificiality, drum machines, and romantic lyrics.
Trance
Characterised by hypnotic, repetitive melodies, driving beats (120-150 BPM), and emotional builds.
Designed to create a euphoric, trance-like state, typically 6-10 minute tracks with dramatic breakdowns and soaring synth lines.