Futuristic music genre is a term used to describe the electronic dance music genre known as Techno. Techno is a genre of electronic music that emerged in Detroit, Michigan in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is characterized by a repetitive four-on-the-floor beat, synthesized basslines, and offbeat hi-hat cymbals. Techno has become one of the most popular genres of electronic music, and is often associated with futuristic themes.