Definition of disco

The word "disco" has its origins in the late 1960s. It is a shortened form of the phrase "discotheque," which referred to a type of nightclub that played recorded music. The term "discotheque" was coined in the late 1940s by French music journalist Achille Zavatta, who used it to describe a Parisian nightclub that played modern jazz and blues records. In the 1960s and 1970s, the term "discotheque" was adopted by clubs in the United States and other countries, and it became shortened to simply "disco." The term referred not only to the type of music played in these clubs, but also to the fashion, dance, and culture associated with the disco era. Over time, the term "disco" has taken on a broader meaning, encompassing not only the music and clubs of the 1970s, but also the cultural and social trends associated with the era.