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Disco: meaning, definitions and examples

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disco

 

[ หˆdษชskษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

A style of dance music popular in the late 1970s, characterized by a strong, bass beat and simple, repetitive lyrics.

Synonyms

dance music, funk

Examples of usage

  • The disco era brought us iconic dance hits like 'Stayin' Alive' by the Bee Gees.
  • People would flock to disco clubs to dance the night away.
Context #2 | Noun

place

A nightclub or party venue where disco music is played and people dance.

Synonyms

club, nightclub

Examples of usage

  • We're going to the new disco downtown to celebrate Lisa's birthday.
  • The disco was packed with people having a great time.

Translations

Translations of the word "disco" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น discoteca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเคธเฅเค•เฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Disko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ disko

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dyskoteka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚นใ‚ณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท disco

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท disko

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋””์Šค์ฝ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠุณูƒูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ disco

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ disco

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟชๆ–ฏ็ง‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ disco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ diskรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธัะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diskoteka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disco

Etymology

The term 'disco' originated from the French word 'discotheque', which referred to a nightclub where recorded music was played for dancing. The disco music genre became popular in the 1970s, with its distinctive beats and rhythms. Disco culture was known for its glamorous fashion, dance moves, and vibrant nightlife. However, the disco craze eventually waned in the early 1980s with the rise of other music genres. Despite this, disco music remains a nostalgic reminder of a vibrant era in music history.

See also: disc.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,289, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.