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genre

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


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Recognizing that the film-noir genre, to which “Point Blank” loosely belongs, had become reliant on melodramatic clichés, Mr. Boorman practiced the fine art of removal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

It samples the signature whistle of the Western classic The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, but Ware admits that's where her knowledge of the movie genre ends.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Rock still isn’t dead at Coachella: Wet Leg edition Even without rock headliners at Coachella, the genre is alive and thriving with a new generation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 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

Is there a particular genre of music, or particular song or set of songs?

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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