What is a genre in music?

A style or category such as jazz or blues.

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  1. A single note in a scale
  2. A type of music stand
  3. A style or category such as jazz or blues ✔

Why: Genres are styles and categories of music, like blues, jazz, or classical.

Huh, didn't know that: Genres are styles and categories of music, like blues, jazz, or classical.

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Genre is a matter of musical taste.
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References

Answer: A style or category such as jazz or blues. Genres are styles and categories of music, like blues, jazz, or classical.

  1. Scouting America: Music www.scouting.org/merit-badges/music
    blues, jazz, classical, country, bluegrass, ethnic, gospel, musical theater, opera
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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