Tekno

Part of speech: noun, adjective

Definitions

1. A form of electronic dance music characterized by repetitive beats, synthesized sounds, and hypnotic rhythms, often played at raves and clubs
2. A style of techno-based electronic music featuring mechanical, industrial sounds and fast tempos designed for dancing
3. An underground electronic music genre with origins in Detroit, known for its synthetic instrumentation and relentless four-on-the-floor beat

Etymology: "Tekno" is a clipped form of "freetekno," the name of a music and party scene that grew out of British rave culture. The word is a shortened, informal synonym for the longer term, and the two are used interchangeably among those who follow the scene. The "free" in "freetekno" points to the movement's origins in free parties and open-air gatherings, often staged without official permission, while "tekno" names the style of music played at them. The fast, repetitive, machine-driven sound is what the term refers to, and the shorter form has become the more common shorthand.