Arts
genre
noun
Definition
A category of artistic composition characterised by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
In a sentence
“The detective novel is one of the most enduring genres in popular literature.”
Synonyms
categorystyletypeform
Common collocations
- literary genre
- film genre
- genre conventions
More from Arts
aesthetic
adjective
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty in art or nature.
medium
noun
The material or form used by an artist to create a work.
patronage
noun
Financial support given to an artist or institution by a wealthy individual or body.
contemporary
adjective
Living or occurring at the same time; belonging to the present day.