genre
genre — noun
1. a group of works in art, music, film, or literature that are united by a shared
a group of works in art, music, film, or literature that are united by a shared style, form, or set of characteristics
Yumi enjoys reading many different genres, from science fiction to historical romance.
genre + from...[range] to show breadth
Jazz is a music genre that became popular in New Orleans in the early 1900s.
Rafael's latest film blends elements of horror and comedy, creating a cross-genre style.
Élise asked the librarian to recommend a genre of literature she had not tried before.
Each genre of painting has its own techniques that artists study for many years.
文法句型
genre + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Use 'genre' to refer to broad, established categories such as 'science fiction', 'jazz', or 'impressionism'. For narrower divisions within a genre, the term 'subgenre' is more appropriate.
常見錯誤
genre — adjective
1. relating to a work of art, literature, or film that follows the conventions of a
relating to a work of art, literature, or film that follows the conventions of a specific style or category
Genre fiction like mystery and romance is often more popular than literary fiction.
attributive use: genre + noun (fiction)
Brandon prefers genre films such as westerns and crime dramas to experimental art cinema.
attributive use: genre + noun (films)
The museum collection of genre paintings shows everyday life in 17th-century Holland.
Genre conventions give readers a clear sense of what to expect from a story.
- literary
often contrasted with 'genre' when discussing fiction, implying higher artistic ambition
文法句型
genre + noun
用法筆記
The adjective 'genre' must appear immediately before a noun (e.g. 'genre fiction'). It cannot be used after a linking verb — compare 'This is a genre film' ✅ with 'This film is genre' ❌.