genre

Example Sentences

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Over the years the column has ranged across periods, styles, regions and genres, covering the well-known as well as the little-known—and become very popular with readers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although time travel becomes the catalyst for introducing Arco to Iris, and the elevated platform drawing eventually ties both worlds together, Bienvenu actually dislikes the genre.

From Los Angeles Times

While promoting the film, he defended the horror genre against those who consider it a “throwaway” category.

From Los Angeles Times

The genre crumbled after roughly a decade, when Zambia was hit with a series of crises.

From BBC

Early jazz bands used no string instruments, but as the genre developed, both the banjo and the guitar found places on the jazz stage.

From The Wall Street Journal