Disco

Disco is a genre of dance music and a subculture that emerged in the 1970s from the United States' urban nightlife scene. It is characterized by four-on-the-floor beats, syncopated basslines, string sections, horns, electric pianos, synthesizers, and often features vocals with echo and reverb effects.

Disco emerged in the early 1970s from various influences including funk, soul, and Latin music. It gained popularity in discotheques and was associated with a specific dance style. Key locations for disco's development were New York City and Philadelphia. The genre experienced a backlash in the late 1970s but has seen revivals and influences subsequent electronic dance music genres.