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Subgenres

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: Subgenres refer to distinct and specific categories or classifications within a broader genre of creative work such as literature, music, film, or art. They divide and further classify works based on distinctive characteristics, themes, or styles.

Sense 1: Classification within Literature

Sample Sentence: The fantasy genre is known for its subgenres such as high fantasy, urban fantasy, and dark fantasy.

Sense 2: Classification within Music

Sample Sentence: Punk rock, metalcore, and grunge are some of the many subgenres of rock music.

Sense 3: Classification within Film

Sample Sentence: The horror genre has various subgenres including slasher films, psychological horror, and supernatural horror.

Sense 4: Classification within Art

Sample Sentence: Abstract expressionism, cubism, and surrealism are notable subgenres within the broader genre of visual arts.