House and electro are both popular electronic music genres, created using electronic instruments such as computers, synthesizers, and Theremins. While they share some similarities, they have distinct characteristics and origins.
House Music
House music emerged in the 1980s in Chicago, USA, and has since become the backbone of club music worldwide. It utilizes a 4/4 beat and is believed to be derived from disco music. House music is heavily electronic with minimal lyrics and is characterized by an unmistakable kick beat.
Electro Music
Electro music, also known as electro funk or electro boogie, originated with the use of drum machines and typically contains no vocals. When vocals are present, they are delivered in the form of text. Electro music is entirely made up of electronic sounds and is believed to have developed after the decline of disco music due to the introduction of drum machines.
Key Takeaways
- House music is believed to have originated from disco music, while electro music developed after the decline of disco music.
- House music features a 4/4 beat and a distinct kick beat, whereas electro music is characterized by deadpan delivery of words and music in the hip-hop genre.
- House music gained its name due to being primarily played in warehouses, while electro music originated with the use of drum machines.
