Disco: meaning, definitions and examples

Though it repeats in the input, if the intended meaning is different here, specify that it speaks to the physical venue (a discotheque) where people go to dance to disco and other dance music genres, often during the 60s to 80s.

• They spent the night dancing at the local disco.
• The disco was packed with people on Saturday night.

A broad term that encompasses various genres of music designed specifically for dancing. It includes but is not limited to disco, house, techno, and EDM.

• He loves electronic dance music and often goes to festivals.
• Dance music has evolved, but its primary goal remains to make people dance.

A genre that originated in the 1960s, characterized by a strong rhythmic groove, often involving bass guitar, electric guitar, and drums. It laid the foundation for disco and has a distinct sound that focuses on rhythm and groove.

• James Brown is often considered the godfather of funk.
• The bassline in this song is really funky; it makes you want to move.

Usually refers to a specific type of dance club that was popular in the 1970s and early 1980s, often associated with disco music and a retro feel.

• They decided to visit a retro disco to dance to some classic hits.
• She loves the disco era and dresses up in vintage clothes for themed parties.

Similar to 'club', but often used to describe a more upscale or exclusive venue that is open late into the night, featuring live music or DJ performances.

• They waited in line for an hour to get into the popular nightclub.
• The nightclub had a strict dress code and a cover charge.

A general term for a venue where people go to dance, listen to music, and socialize, not necessarily limited to any particular music genre.

• We're going to a club downtown to celebrate her birthday.
• The club was packed with people dancing to the DJ's mix.