genre
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In contrast, rock ’n’ roll was a nascent genre.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
The officer acknowledged the debate around artistic expression, and said the force did not want to "demonise any particular genre of music", adding that the lyrics must not be "overused" in court.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
He’s never settled into a particular genre and, perhaps due to that wide-ranging restlessness, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will be awarding him an honorary Oscar in November.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Although he was uncomfortable with portraiture as a genre, he sat for practically anyone who asked him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
If rhythms are not written as triplets, the tempo marking usually includes an indication to 11swing11, or it may simply be implied by the style and genre of the music.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
The massive number of tributes showed how beloved Parton was across all genres, countries, and political beliefs - and among celebrities and fans across multiple generations.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
It's something she'd had to do many times over a career that spanned decades and genres.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
We try to cover comprehensive genres and areas of music, and I don’t want us to be labeled as just you know K-pop or pop or hip-hop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
He added that Sony is looking for ways to integrate gaming and anime, genres he said have a natural affinity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The young musicians in modern conservatoires, music colleges and universities study in an environment that fosters respect for and engagement with a multitude of genres and traditions.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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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