techno

1 of 2

noun

tech·​no ˈtek-nō 

often attributive

: electronic dance music that features a fast beat and synthesized sounds usually without vocals or a conventional popular song structure

techno-

2 of 2

combining form

: technical : technological

technocracy

Examples of techno in a Sentence

Noun

The club plays only techno.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Talk to me about your decision to work with Tom Rowlands of the Chemical Brothers to give the show a techno score. —Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2024

The record keeps in step with her signature sound, which is known for having chunky basslines, melodic beats and elements of house and techno. —Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024

If Detroit is the birth city of techno, then Berlin is the capital of techno. —Mathias Döpfner, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2024

Fabrics used include pure Irish linen, cotton poplin, techno tulle and wadding, as well as natural yarn blends with modern technical finishes to achieve a lightweight and clean aesthetic. —Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

from techno- (as in techno-pop or techno-rock, styles of popular music utilizing electronically created sounds)

Combining form

from technology

First Known Use

Noun

1987, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing techno

• techno-pop
• techno-thriller