German Electronica is a broad term that encompasses a wide range of electronic music styles originating in Germany. It includes everything from ambient and experimental music to techno and house. The sound is characterized by its use of synthesizers, drum machines, and other electronic instruments, as well as its emphasis on repetitive rhythms and hypnotic melodies. Some of the most well-known German electronica artists include Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream, and Paul Kalkbrenner.