Cool MateMeaning of Genre
a particular type or style of literature, art, film or music that you can recognize because of its special features
In simple words: A category or type of art, music, or literature.
Genre in a sentence
- literary/musical genres
- the horror/action/fantasy genre
- Crime fiction is a genre which seems likely to stay with us for many years.
- genre fiction
- The film is generally regarded as a classic of the genre.
- His films cover a wide range of subjects and genres.
- She must be the most influential modern writer in the genre.
- The band is not representative of any particular musical genre.
- He has explored a range of musical genres.
How to use Genre
Used when discussing different types of music, movies, books, etc. Suitable for formal and informal contexts. Avoid using with very specific subgenres unless context is clear.
Grammar pattern
noun + of + genre
Memory hint
Think of 'Jen-rah' — Jen loves all types of music!
Related words
Collocations with Genre
- musical genre
- literary genre
- film genre
- art genre
- genre classification
Opposites of Genre
- non-genre
- mixed
Common mistakes with Genre
- Confused with 'gender'.
- Using 'genre' as a verb.
- Not knowing the correct pronunciation.
Genre appears in
Genre in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
نوع
فئة أو نوع من الفن أو الموسيقى أو الأدب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ধরন, প্রকার, শৈলী
শিল্পকলা, সঙ্গীত বা সাহিত্যের একটি বিভাগ বা প্রকার।
- GermanDeutsch
Genre
Eine Kategorie oder Art von Kunst, Musik oder Literatur.
- SpanishEspañol
Género
Una categoría o tipo de arte, música o literatura.
- Persianفارسی
ژانر
یک دسته یا نوع از هنر، موسیقی یا ادبیات.
- FrenchFrançais
Genre
Une catégorie ou un type d'art, de musique ou de littérature.
- Hindiहिन्दी
शैली
कला, संगीत या साहित्य की एक श्रेणी या प्रकार।
- ItalianItaliano
Genere
Una categoria o un tipo di arte, musica o letteratura.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Gênero
Uma categoria ou tipo de arte, música ou literatura.
- RussianРусский
Жанр
Категория или тип искусства, музыки или литературы.
- Urduاردو
صنف, قسم, نوع
آرٹ، موسیقی، یا ادب کا ایک زمرہ یا قسم۔
- Chinese中文
类型
艺术、音乐或文学的一种类别或类型。
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Frequently asked questions about Genre
What does Genre mean?
A category or type of art, music, or literature.
What is the definition of Genre?
a particular type or style of literature, art, film or music that you can recognize because of its special features
How do you use Genre in a sentence?
literary/musical genres
Can you give another example of Genre?
the horror/action/fantasy genre
What are synonyms for Genre?
Common alternatives include category, type, class, style, form.
What is the opposite of Genre?
Opposite meanings include non-genre, mixed.
What words go with Genre?
It commonly pairs with musical genre, literary genre, film genre, art genre, genre classification.
What are common mistakes when using Genre?
Confused with 'gender'. Using 'genre' as a verb. Not knowing the correct pronunciation.
How do you pronounce Genre?
US: /["/ˈʒɑːnrə/"]/, UK: /["/ˈʒɒ̃rə//ˈʒɒnrə/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Genre?
Used when discussing different types of music, movies, books, etc. Suitable for formal and informal contexts. Avoid using with very specific subgenres unless context is clear.
What CEFR level is Genre?
"Genre" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.