Disco

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪskəʊ/

Definitions

1. A nightclub or dance party featuring rhythmic music with a strong beat, popular especially during the 1970s
2. A type of dance music characterized by a steady four-on-the-floor beat and emphasis on bass, widely recognized in social dance settings and cultural events
3. A genre of popular music that combines elements of funk, soul, and pop, known for its upbeat tempo and vibrant dance culture

Etymology: French "discothèque" combined "disque," meaning record, with the ending of "bibliothèque," meaning library. The original sense was a collection of records, and the name later passed to a room where people danced to recorded music. English borrowed the French term and shortened it. That clipped form now names a style of dance music built on a steady four-on-the-floor beat and heavy bass, and it was the clipped form that spread into everyday use. The same spelling is also recorded as a clipping of "discovery," so two unrelated words share this short form.

Synonyms: dance club, nightclub, dance hall, discotheque, dance venue

Antonyms: quiet, silence, stillness, calm, peace