Krautrock is a musical genre that emerged in West Germany in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It is characterized by an avant-garde and experimental sound that often combines elements of psychedelic music, electronic music, and improvisation. Krautrock artists, such as Can, Faust, Neu!, and Kraftwerk, often used innovative recording techniques and unconventional musical idioms. The genre is distinguished by its lengthy instrumental compositions, abstract structure, and variety in sonic landscapes, playing a significant role in the evolution of electronic and ambient music.