Disco is a genre of dance music that emerged in the early 1970s, primarily in African American, Latino, and LGBT communities in New York City and Philadelphia. Characterized by its four-on-the-floor beat, syncopated basslines, lush orchestrations often featuring strings and horns, and typically soulful vocals, Disco was designed to get people dancing. It gained mainstream popularity throughout the late 1970s, influencing fashion, film, and culture before experiencing a backlash. Despite this, Disco's impact on subsequent genres like house, techno, and pop music is undeniable, and it continues to be celebrated for its infectious energy and celebratory spirit.