techno

[ tek-noh ]
/ ˈtɛk noʊ /

noun

a style of disco music characterized by very fast synthesizer rhythms, heavy use of samples, and a lack of melody.

Origin of techno

First recorded in 1985–90

Words nearby techno

technicolor, technicolour, technics, technikon, technique, techno, techno-, techno-thriller, technobabble, technobandit, technocracy

Definition for techno (2 of 2)

techno-

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.

Origin of techno-

combining form representing Greek téchnē art, skill. See technic

Example sentences from the Web for techno

British Dictionary definitions for techno (1 of 2)

techno
/ (ˈtɛknəʊ) /

noun

a type of very fast dance music, using electronic sounds and fast heavy beats

British Dictionary definitions for techno (2 of 2)

techno-

combining form

craft or art technology; technography
technological or technical technocracy
relating to or using technology technophobia

Word Origin for techno-

from Greek tekhnē skill