Four-on-the-floor
A steady dance rhythm in which the bass drum plays on every beat of a 4/4 measure, forming the foundational pulse of disco, house, and techno. The even kick also makes it easy for DJs to match tempos when mixing.
Where it comes up
- Afrobeat · 1968-1997
- Chicago House · 1977-1989
- French Touch House · 1987-2005
- 90s Midwest Emo · 1989-2000
- New York Disco · 1970-1983