Genre

/ˈʒɑːnrə/ or /ˈʒɑːn/ noun

Definition

A category or type of art, music, literature, or film that has a particular style, form, or content.

Etymology

From French *genre* meaning “kind, sort,” from Latin *genus* “type, kind.” It first referred to categories in art and literature. The idea spread into music, film, and even video games as ways to organize creative works.

Kelly Says

Genres are like secret contracts between creators and audiences: a horror movie ‘promises’ fear, a comedy promises laughs. When artists mix genres — like horror-comedy or sci‑fi romance — they’re deliberately bending that contract to surprise you.

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