genre
/ʤỴ:ɳr/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A category of artistic composition: A genre is a class or type of art, music, literature, or other creative work characterized by a particular style, form, or content. It is used to group works that share similar conventions, themes, or techniques.
Usage
The word "genre" is used to classify and discuss different types of creative works. It helps in identifying, analyzing, and comparing works within a shared tradition or set of conventions.
Examples
- Noun:
- Science fiction is a popular literary and film genre.
- The museum's collection spans multiple artistic genres, from realism to abstract expressionism.
- Her favorite music genre is jazz.
Advanced Usage
- "Cross-genre" or "genre-bending": Referring to a work that blends or transcends the conventions of established genres.
- The director is known for his genre-bending films that mix horror with comedy.
- "Genre fiction": A term sometimes used to distinguish popular, formulaic fiction (like mystery, romance, or fantasy) from literary fiction.
- She writes genre fiction, specializing in historical romance novels.
Variants and Related Words
- Generic (adj): Characteristic of or relating to a class or group; not specific or unique.
- The description was too generic to be helpful.
- Subgenre (n): A subordinate or specific category within a broader genre.
- Cyberpunk is a subgenre of science fiction.
Synonyms
- Category: A class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics.
- Type: A category of people or things having common characteristics.
- Style: A manner of doing something or the distinctive appearance of a creative work.
- Kind: A group of people or things having similar characteristics.
Idioms and Phrases
- "Outside the genre": Not conforming to the typical conventions of a particular category.
- His latest novel is outside the genre of his usual work, surprising his readers.
- "A master of the genre": Someone who is exceptionally skilled and influential within a specific category of art.
- She is considered a master of the mystery genre.
Noun
- a class of art (or artistic endeavor) having a characteristic form or technique
- an expressive style of music
- a style of expressing yourself in writing
- a kind of literary or artistic work