Genre/ˈʒɑːnrə/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Broad Usage The word 'genre' is broadly used to categorize creative works, not just in art or literature. The horror genre includes both films and novels. Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variety Different cultures may have unique genres or interpret genres differently. Anime is a genre that originated in Japan. Pro Tip 3/3Evolving Categories New genres can emerge as the arts evolve and technology advances. Virtual reality games are creating new genres in gaming.