What is World Techno Day?
World Techno Day, December 9th, commemorates experimental dance music. The day also encourages people to learn more about techno and listening to this style of music.
Techno is a subset of music produced by electronic devices, such as synthesizers, sequencers, or drum machines. On the floor beat, this dance music is characterized by a repeating four. The tempo usually ranges from 120 to 150 beats per minute. Techno music is usually created for a set being played by a DJ. Dance clubs, and almost every other place that welcomes people to dance, usually play techno music.
Techno music is an offshoot of house music, which is considered more soulful. In Chicago in the 1970s, House music first appeared in Chicago. In Detroit, techno music made its way in the 1980s. Young African Americans get the credit for inventing techno. Many regard Juan Atkins as the "father of techno" in the industry. Atkins grew up in a Detroit suburb. To produce the techno sound, he experimented with a synthesizer and a tape deck.
These are some of the most popular techno tracks on the internet.
