genre
noun
a class or category of artistic endeavor having a particular form, content, technique, or the like.
genres
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pluralof genre.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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However, she feels the revamp and spread of acts across a host of genres will "attract a lot more people" this year.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Scott’s career has swept the breadth of genres.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Soul horns and synths liven the production up, but it all underlines how far her writing and vocal performances could travel through genres.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
The program includes performances spanning genres, from African and contemporary to jazz and tap.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Societies attribute masculinity to different genres of music, instruments, and what musicians should look like when performing.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
