genres

NOUN

type, class

Synonyms

WEAK

brand category character classification fashion group kind school sort species style

NOUN

type

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brand category character fashion kind style

STRONG

class classification genus group school sort species

Example Sentences

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In Bad Bunny’s “DtMF” and Karol G’s “Tropicoqueta,” classic genres like salsa, plena and cumbia took center stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Over the years, award-winning music journalist Suzy Exposito and Director of Latino Initiatives Fidel Martinez have documented the rise of genres like reggaeton and música Mexicana in mainstream culture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Importantly, the quarter appears to be benefiting from multiple films working simultaneously across genres and demographics, creating a healthier recovery dynamic than one driven by a small number of tentpole releases.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Artists influenced by the LP’s diverse genres and theatrical mood include Prince, Morris Day and the Time and, more recently, Thee Marloes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

The child’s name was minimalism, and its arrival heralded a sea change in the relationship between musical genres.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall