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genre

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


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“I feel like you can be more honest with comedy,” says Bonilla about why this genre appeals to her.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

We could think of the three albums in this series as further explorations in one particular genre, rather than personal exorcisms.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

“The Pitt,” the chaotically paced medical drama that reinvigorated the genre, landed outstanding drama series for the second year in a row, along with a repeat win for lead actor Noah Wyle.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

You also unlock a slew of abilities, much like other games in the genre, meaning you get even more powerful as the game rumbles on.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

“So, do you have an idea of what genre of film we should make?”

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

In 2024, Universal, Sony Music Entertainment and Warner sued Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, alleging the AI companies trained their models on copyrighted songs spanning many artists, genres and time periods.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

But coppersmith/silversmith Ben Caldwell defines the form as “not influenced by Europe,” which makes it notable among American genres.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

It's something she'd had to do many times over a career that spanned decades and genres.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Of course, there are different genres, and dividing into different genres is OK.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

A Bach invention, a Brahms symphony, and a Beatles song are different forms in different genres, and at first they may sound as if they have nothing in common.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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