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genre

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


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Rock’s commercial struggles in the streaming era may also be spurring fans of the genre toward old standbys.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“Hell’s Kitchen,” a New York story of a wunderkind discovering her gift, helped me get over my allergy to the jukebox genre.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Some believe Colbert’s exit marks the beginning of the end of the broadcast late-night genre, and that may end up being true.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Time for a classic of the alternative league table genre now.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Let’s take a genre of music and find its cultural value and musical aesthetics.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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