Techno

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Techno is a genre of electronic music which is generally produced for use in a continuous DJ set, with tempos being in the range from 120 to 150 beats per minute (bpm). The central rhythm is typically in common time ( ) and often characterized by a repetitive four on the floor beat. Artists may use electronic instruments such as drum machines, sequencers, and synthesizers, as well as digital audio workstations. Drum machines from the 1980s such as Roland's Roland TR-808 and Roland TR-909 are highly prized, and software emulations of such retro instruments are popular in this style. Much of the instrumentation in techno is used to emphasize the role of rhythm over other musical aspects. Vocals and melodies are uncommon. The use of sound synthesis in developing distinctive timbres tends to feature more prominently. Typical harmonic practices found in other forms of music are often ignored in favor of repetitive sequences of notes. More generally the creation of techno is heavily dependent on music production technology. In the early 1980s, the term "techno" was used to refer to a type of electronic music in Germany and Japan. In 1988, following the UK release of the compilation Techno! The New Dance Sound of Detroit, the term came to be associated with a form of EDM produced in Detroit.…

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1. date of formation: 1982 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of foundation: 1984 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. release date: 1983 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
4. release date: 1976 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
5. release date: 1983 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
6. release date: 1997 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
7. release date: 2006-09-19 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
8. release date: 2012 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
9. release date: 2008 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
10. release date: 1996-09-08 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
11. release date: 1996 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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2. The record states that the date of formation is "1982". What evidence would count against this claim?
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4. The record states that the release date is "1983". What evidence would count against this claim?
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7. The record states that the release date is "1997". What evidence would count against this claim?
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1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1378270394