What does GENRE mean?

Genre

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. A category of artistic composition, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
2. A particular style or category of works of art, such as literature, music, or film, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈʒɑːnrə/
• UK: /ˈʒɒnrə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "genre" originated from the French word "genre" meaning "kind" or "sort". It was first used in English in the mid-18th century to describe different categories of literature. Today, "genre" is used to describe different categories of art, music, film, and literature.

Synonyms:

• Category
• Style
• Type

Related Words:

• Music
• Film
• Style
• Artic
• Forma

Example Sentences:

• "The detective novel is a popular genre of literature."
• "Science fiction is a genre that often explores the possibilities of the future."
• "The romantic comedy is a genre of film that combines elements of romance and humor."