Electronic vs Techno: Genre vs Subgenre

Electronic music is a massive umbrella term covering any music made primarily with electronic instruments and technology — from ambient to dubstep to synthpop to techno itself. Techno is a specific genre within that umbrella, born in Detroit in the 1980s, defined by repetitive four-on-the-floor beats, driving rhythms, and a futuristic, mechanical aesthetic.

The confusion is understandable. People often say "electronic music" when they mean techno, or use "techno" as a catch-all for dance music. But precision matters when you are creating music. Asking for "electronic" gives you enormous creative latitude. Asking for "techno" gives you a specific tempo range, rhythmic structure, and sonic palette.

Meloro handles both beautifully. You can generate broad electronic tracks that pull from multiple subgenres, or dial in pure techno with the specific characteristics that define the genre.