Very closely related to and mostly synonymous with dream pop, as well as mainly developing out of the first wave of post-rock, ambient pop focuses on abstract sounds, dreamy and ethereal textures and hypnotic repetition rather than rock riffs. The style explores a range of influences, such as krautrock, minimalism and experimental forms of music in general, and it can often converge with styles of electronic music. Vocals can range from high-register breathy female vocals or pseudo-whispered male vocals, if there are vocals at all.
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