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genre

[zhahn-ruh, zhahn-ruh] / ˈʒɑn rə, ˈʒɑ̃ rə /


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Ali argued that successful films are defined less by genre than by the conviction behind them.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

When hearing a new artist for the first time, it’s natural to process the music in terms of genre.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The genre is varied, the casts inevitably fine and justice almost always prevails.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The former is a truly abysmal “spy film,” if you can degrade the genre by calling it that, while the latter is the best in the franchise, which isn’t saying much.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Found the world over, children’s song repertoires are some of the most imaginative and interesting cultural examples of any genre and are important expressions of children’s lives in different cultures and eras.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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