The protests of folk-rock, the depth, and scale of art-rock, the assertiveness of hard rock, the social sharpening of funk and soul - it all gradually receded into the background.

The wide masses of listeners were tired of all this content and problems which they tried to bring to them and needed something easy and simple and unpretentious. And the emergence of disco became such an outlet.

Disco is an abbreviation of the French discotheque (disco). It means "the place where discs are kept". The forebear of discos was considered a jukebox, which contained two three dozen records, which were played by choice. They had their audience, their repertoire, and even their famous performers. In the '30s and '40s, these machines were installed throughout America and, after World War II, in some Western European countries.

Thanks to this, the rapid development of recording equipment provided an unimaginable boost to the gramophone industry: long-playing records, portable turntables, and musical recordings began to enjoy enormous success. Music radio stations emerged, whose main task was to promote and advertise new records and new stars in the music market.

It is accepted 1974 as the year of birth of this dance-music trend. And this momentous event took place in the first discotheques of New York, where unlike in the clubs at that time there was music performed live by bands, ensembles, and at worst by one pianist. And only if one could not be found, resorted to the use of gramophones, radios, or the aforementioned jukeboxes.

In discos it was just the opposite, with music recorded on vinyl, disk jockeys (DJs) played the role of unsurpassed managers disco - ball. Having a wide range of vinyl, and disc jockeys, combine different compositions, each time making an original mix, taking into account the composition, tastes, and even moods of the audience.

The most successful compositions, getting on radio stations, became hits, which in turn increased the sales of the discs. Recording companies and producers began to create and record special music for discos and pretty soon disco music went beyond the walls of discos and became a household name. And in a few years,, the disco boom was taking over the whole of America.

The main difference between Disco is a rhythmic, steady tempo, accentuated by the beats of the drums. The "classic" tempo is a rhythm with a frequency of one hundred and twenty beats per minute (which is twice the human pulse in the normal state). An uninterrupted bass line is a characteristic feature, and wind and string solos are used in the arrangements. The structure of the composition often consists of several blocks (with changing patterns, melody, tone, bass, etc.), which does not allow long compositions to bore the listener.

Mass enthusiasm for a disco like a steppe fire spread from America to Europe. And if the American style of disco incorporates the sound traditions of funk and soul, so for Euro-disco was characteristic:

-Simple rhythmic pattern without American elements, pre-programmed on the rhythm -computer, and an elementary melodic line-rich, bright, lush arrangements embellished with electronic special effects.

One of the brightest representatives was the European disco, which greatly influenced the birth and formation of the band ABBA. The band ABBA was created in Stockholm in 1970. - This is the first non-American and non-English group, which has repeatedly achieved the first positions in the charts in America and England. From 1974 to 1982 they recorded eight albums. The composition of the band was: Benny Anderson (keyboards, vocals, composer), Frida Lingstag (vocals), Agnetta Faltskog (vocals), Bjorn Ulvaeus (vocals, guitar, composer, Stis Anderson (band manager and lyrics writer).

In the 70s it was the most successful pop band in all of Europe and beyond. Total record circulation was over two hundred million. In his home, and terms of profitability, ABBA was in second place after the Stockholm Stock Exchange, while surpassing even the carmaker Volvo.

And even though the band broke up in 1984, their songs are still popular all over the world, especially in the former Soviet Union. Euro-disco is a trend that was widespread in the 80s and the USSR.

The brightest representatives of the euro-disco, which gained worldwide popularity along with the group ABBA, are performers such as Samantha Fox, C.Catch, Kylie Minogue, Sabrina, the groups "Pet Shop Boys", "Modern Talking", "Bad Boys Blue", "Boney M" and others.

Typical features of the 80's discos were flashing effects, mirrored spinning ball and strobe lights, and mirrored walls. All of this contributed to the increasing popularity of disco.

Another essential element of this great dance-music current is the sparkling, dazzling colors of clothes, high hairstyles, and bright makeup - in general, emphasizing the effectiveness and luxury in everything.

The protests of folk-rock, the depth, and scale of art-rock, the assertiveness of hard rock, the social sharpening of funk and soul - it all gradually receded into the background.

The wide masses of listeners were tired of all this content and problems which they tried to bring to them and needed something easy and simple and unpretentious. And the emergence of disco became such an outlet.

Disco is an abbreviation of the French discotheque (disco). It means "the place where discs are kept". The forebear of discos was considered a jukebox, which contained two three dozen records, which were played by choice. They had their audience, their repertoire, and even their famous performers. In the '30s and '40s, these machines were installed throughout America and, after World War II, in some Western European countries.

Thanks to this, the rapid development of recording equipment provided an unimaginable boost to the gramophone industry: long-playing records, portable turntables, and musical recordings began to enjoy enormous success. Music radio stations emerged, whose main task was to promote and advertise new records and new stars in the music market.

It is accepted 1974 as the year of birth of this dance-music trend. And this momentous event took place in the first discotheques of New York, where unlike in the clubs at that time there was music performed live by bands, ensembles, and at worst by one pianist. And only if one could not be found, resorted to the use of gramophones, radios, or the aforementioned jukeboxes.

In discos it was just the opposite, with music recorded on vinyl, disk jockeys (DJs) played the role of unsurpassed managers disco - ball. Having a wide range of vinyl, and disc jockeys, combine different compositions, each time making an original mix, taking into account the composition, tastes, and even moods of the audience.

The most successful compositions, getting on radio stations, became hits, which in turn increased the sales of the discs. Recording companies and producers began to create and record special music for discos and pretty soon disco music went beyond the walls of discos and became a household name. And in a few years,, the disco boom was taking over the whole of America.

The main difference between Disco is a rhythmic, steady tempo, accentuated by the beats of the drums. The "classic" tempo is a rhythm with a frequency of one hundred and twenty beats per minute (which is twice the human pulse in the normal state). An uninterrupted bass line is a characteristic feature, and wind and string solos are used in the arrangements. The structure of the composition often consists of several blocks (with changing patterns, melody, tone, bass, etc.), which does not allow long compositions to bore the listener.

Mass enthusiasm for a disco like a steppe fire spread from America to Europe. And if the American style of disco incorporates the sound traditions of funk and soul, so for Euro-disco was characteristic:

-Simple rhythmic pattern without American elements, pre-programmed on the rhythm -computer, and an elementary melodic line-rich, bright, lush arrangements embellished with electronic special effects.

One of the brightest representatives was the European disco, which greatly influenced the birth and formation of the band ABBA. The band ABBA was created in Stockholm in 1970. - This is the first non-American and non-English group, which has repeatedly achieved the first positions in the charts in America and England. From 1974 to 1982 they recorded eight albums. The composition of the band was: Benny Anderson (keyboards, vocals, composer), Frida Lingstag (vocals), Agnetta Faltskog (vocals), Bjorn Ulvaeus (vocals, guitar, composer, Stis Anderson (band manager and lyrics writer).

In the 70s it was the most successful pop band in all of Europe and beyond. Total record circulation was over two hundred million. In his home, and terms of profitability, ABBA was in second place after the Stockholm Stock Exchange, while surpassing even the carmaker Volvo.

And even though the band broke up in 1984, their songs are still popular all over the world, especially in the former Soviet Union. Euro-disco is a trend that was widespread in the 80s and the USSR.

The brightest representatives of the euro-disco, which gained worldwide popularity along with the group ABBA, are performers such as Samantha Fox, C.Catch, Kylie Minogue, Sabrina, the groups "Pet Shop Boys", "Modern Talking", "Bad Boys Blue", "Boney M" and others.

Typical features of the 80's discos were flashing effects, mirrored spinning ball and strobe lights, and mirrored walls. All of this contributed to the increasing popularity of disco.

Another essential element of this great dance-music current is the sparkling, dazzling colors of clothes, high hairstyles, and bright makeup - in general, emphasizing the effectiveness and luxury in everything.