Electro

Part of Speech

Noun, Adjective (informal)

Pronunciation

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA): /ɪˈlɛktroʊ/

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Definitions

1. (Noun) A prefix used to denote electricity or electronic music, often short for "electronic."
2. (Noun) A genre of electronic music characterized by synthetic sounds and beats.
3. (Adjective) Related to or using electricity.

Usage Examples

• He enjoys listening to electro music at night.
• The scientist studied electrochemical reactions.
• The new electro-gadget revolutionized home automation.

Etymology

From the Greek "ēlektron" (amber), related to electricity. Used as a combining form in scientific terms and later adopted in popular culture for music and technology.

Synonyms

• Electronic
• Synth
• Techno (in musical contexts)

Antonyms

• Acoustic (in musical contexts)
• Mechanical
• Manual

Translations

Regional Pronunciation Variations

• British English: /ɪˈlɛktrəʊ/
• American English: /ɪˈlɛktroʊ/
• Australian English: /ɪˈlɛktroʊ/

Historical Usage

The term "electro" has been used in scientific and technological contexts since the 19th century, with its meaning evolving to include electronic music by the late 20th century.

Cultural Nuances

"Electro" is often associated with electronic music subgenres and is widely recognized in pop culture. In scientific contexts, it remains a prefix for electricity-related terms.

More Information

Electro music emerged as a genre in the late 20th century, characterized by synthesizers and drum machines. The term is also used in various scientific disciplines, particularly in physics and chemistry, where it denotes processes involving electricity.