genre

Meanings

• noun

  A type or category of artistic composition, as in literature or music.

  - "She is an expert in the genre of science fiction."
  - "The symphony is a prime example of the romantic genre in classical music."

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Pronunciation

1. /(d)ʒɒn.ɹə/
   
   
   
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2. /(d)ʒɑn.ɹə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

class , kind , type

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with genre
genre , meme , scene , serene

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Variants

List of all variants of genre that leads to same result
genre , genres , sub-genre , sub-genres , subgenre , subgenres

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Etymology

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From French genre, from Latin genus ('race, kind')

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Trivia

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1. The term 'genre' is derived from the Latin word 'genus' which means 'race' or 'kind'.

2. The first known use of the term 'genre' in English literature was in the late 14th century.

3. There are over 200 recognized genres in literature.

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Related Concepts

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1. subgenre: A genre with a specific focus or style within a broader genre

2. cross-genre: A work that combines elements of two or more genres

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Quotes

Quotes by authors and personalities

1. In "genre" fiction there is an implied contract between writer and reader that justice of a kind will be exacted; "good" may not always triumph over "evil," but the distinction between the two must be honored.

   - Joyce Carol Oates,{it}New York Review of Books{/it},14 Aug. 2003

2. One of the first marketers outside of hip-hop to recognize the power of the "genre" …  . he first sent models sashaying down the runway in 1991 in hip-hop chic, with sneakers and chunky gold chains …

   - Johnnie L. Roberts,{it}Newsweek{/it},2 Sept. 2002

3. Even the local Catholic archdiocesan weekly, hardly an exciting "genre", offers a more provocative sampling of opinion on its editorial page.

   - Walker Percy,"New Orleans Mon Amour",1968,{"source"=>"in {it}Signposts in a Strange Land{/it}", "aqdate"=>"1991"}

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Culture

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Genre is a crucial concept in various artistic fields. In literature, it refers to a class or category of artistic composition, dealing with similar themes or issues. In music, it can refer to a specific musical style or category. Genre has been used to help categorize and understand the vast array of artistic works throughout history.

How to Memorize "genre"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bookshelf with different genres of books arranged neatly. Visualize the cover art, titles, and authors of books belonging to each genre.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the genre with a specific color or symbol. For instance, associate science fiction with the color blue or a rocket.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Literature: Love, Intrigue, Triumph, Tragedy, Enthrall' for the different genres in literature.

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