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Definition of electro

electro

/ɪˈlɛktroʊ/
e · lec · tro
Adverb:electronically
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Plural:electros
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Adjective:electronic
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• noun

1

A genre of electronic music directly influenced by the use of the Roland TR-808 drum machine and funk sampling, originating in the early 1980s.

Example

"Early pioneers of electro blended futuristic synthesizer melodies with syncopated drum machine rhythms."

2

An electrotype printing plate or an object that has been electroplated.

Example

"The nineteenth-century printer kept a cabinet of copper electros for reproducing the newspaper's illustrations."

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• adjective

1

Relating to or characteristic of electronic dance music made with synthesizers and drum machines.

Example

"The band incorporated heavy electro beats into their latest studio album."

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• Nearby Words

electrify
electrifying
electrifyingly
electro
electrocute
electrocution
electrologist

Word Origin & Etymology

Shortened from 'electronic' or 'electroplate', ultimately derived from Ancient Greek 'ēlektron' (amber), because rubbing amber produces static electricity.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Electro. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/electro
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