genre
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This theatricality has become another earmark of the speakeasy genre.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
While performing on the world’s biggest festival stage, the trailblazing group of mariachi women wanted to represent the beauty and natural “alegria” of the Mexican music genre with “elegance, pride and responsibility,” said Hernandez, 25.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
"Last Flag" bears visual similarities to the genre juggernaut "Fortnite", but the Reynolds say their title stands out from the pack with a focus on playing the objective -- not simply eliminating opponents.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Several high-value productions in the team shooter genre have fallen flat in recent years, with titles such as "Concord" or "Highguard" quickly taken offline after failing to win a loyal player base.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
The melody instruments in a dixieland band are also generally playing independent parts, giving this genre its "busy" sound.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Vocabulary lists containing genre
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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The AP English Exam: Rhetorical and Literary Terms 3
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