Meaning & use
Genres
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categories of artistic composition, such as literature, film, or music, that share particular forms, styles, or subject matter.
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The bookstore organizes its shelves by genres, from mystery to science fiction.
Her playlist mixes several genres, jumping from jazz to hip-hop within minutes.
A note on using this word
The singular "genre" comes from French, ultimately from the Latin "genus," meaning kind or type.
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