| Genre | |
| Evolution | Emergence from the underground scene to global popularity |
| Influences | Klangkunst • krautrock • other contemporary electronic music |
| Originated | Late 1960s Berlin, Germany |
| Subgenre of | |
| Characteristics | Synthesizers • drum machines • electronic sounds • melody-driven |
| Notable artists | Kraftwerk • Neu! • Depeche Mode |
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