Categories or types of artistic work, such as music, literature, or film, that share particular characteristics or styles.
From French 'genre,' from Latin 'genus' meaning kind or type. The word came into English in the 18th century from art and music criticism.
The word 'genre' comes from Latin for 'kind'—the same root as 'genetics' (your kind/family) and 'generate' (to create your kind)—so genres are literally the families of art!
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