genre — a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʒɑːnrə/
Korean meaning: 음악, 문학 등에서 형식, 양식, 주제 등의 유사성으로 특징지어지는 예술 작품의 범주, 장르
Korean pronunciation: 장-러 (강세: 장)
Example Sentences
- My music playlist is a chaotic mix of every genre from classical to death metal.
- Romance is the most popular genre in bookstores.
- He tried to write a horror novel but it turned into a comedy genre by accident.
genre
NOUN//ˈʒɑːnrə//
a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter
Different categories of books
Different genres attract different audiences. (GENERAL CATEGORY = GENRE → a type or category of artistic work)
Every genre offers a different panorama.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'genre' meaning 'kind' or 'type', which comes from Latin 'genus' meaning 'birth, race, or kind'. The word entered English in the 18th century through French literary criticism.
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📝Examples
“My music playlist is a chaotic mix of every genre from classical to death metal.”
“Romance is the most popular genre in bookstores.”
“He tried to write a horror novel but it turned into a comedy genre by accident.”
“Jazz is a genre that originated in America.”
“My grandmother thinks all video games belong to the 'waste of time' genre.”
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