Editing Genre

A '''genre''' is a socially recognized category of creative work defined by recurring conventions in style, form, content, tone, or function (so it’s both descriptive and normative — it describes recurring features and sets expectations for creators and audiences).<ref>[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genre?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genre]</ref> The concept goes back to '''classical classification''' of '''literature''' (Plato, Aristotle) and moved into modern media and literary theory; '''historically genre''' was used for typology (naming and grouping works) and later became an object of theory (how genres change, respond to audiences, and govern expectations).<ref>[https://faculty.washington.edu/farkas/HCDE510-Fall2012/Chandler_genre_theoryDFAnn.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://faculty.washington.edu/farkas/HCDE510-Fall2012/Chandler_genre_theoryDFAnn.pdf]</ref> '''Genres as social''' '''responses''' modern genre theory often '''treats genres''' as responses to recurring social/rhetorical situations — genres arise because communities develop conventions that solve recurring communicative problems. '''Genres are not fixed,''' they change over time, hybridize, and can be redefined by cultural shifts and industry practices. Scholars highlight intertextual practices and that genres carry expectations rather than rigid rules.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genre_studies?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genre_studies]</ref>

== How genre works in film ==

* A film genre groups movies by shared '''conventions''' (settings, character types, themes, iconography, cinematographic techniques and audience expectations). Examples: noir’s low-key lighting and femme fatale; Westerns’ frontier iconography.<ref>[https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-genre-definition/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-genre-definition/]</ref>
* '''Hybridization''' is common — films often combine genres (e.g., horror-comedy, sci-fi western), and modern industry practice frequently plays with genre to attract audiences.<ref>[https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/movie-genres-76034/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/movie-genres-76034/]</ref>
* Useful practical taxonomies exist (e.g., Eric R. Williams’ “super-genres” / taxonomies) used by screenwriters and producers to plan and market stories.

== How genre works in music ==

* A music genre is a set of conventions (sonic traits, performance practice, cultural context) that groups works and communities (e.g., hip-hop, classical, jazz). Classification can be based on form, instrumentation, production, cultural function, or audience.<ref>[https://content.westmusic.com/the-basics-of-music-genre/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://content.westmusic.com/the-basics-of-music-genre]</ref>
* '''Franco Fabbri’s influential definition:''' a musical genre is a set of musical events governed by a socially accepted set of rules — this highlights the social rules and expectations behind a genre label.<ref name=":0">[https://www.musicgenreslist.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.musicgenreslist.com/]</ref>
* '''Proliferation of subgenres & microgenres''': streaming, social media and niche communities have multiplied subgenres (microgenres) and fusion styles. Classification is often contested and fluid.<ref name=":0" />

== What Genre means in Roblox ==

* On '''[[Roblox]]''', '''genre''' is a categorization system for ''experiences'' (games, interactive worlds) — a way to label the kind of gameplay and content a user can expect.<ref>[https://create.roblox.com/docs/production/publishing/experience-genres?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://create.roblox.com/docs/production/publishing/experience-genres]</ref>
* Each experience may have one primary genre and optionally a '''subgenre''' (a more specific descriptor) to further refine its classification.<ref>[https://devforum.roblox.com/t/introducing-improved-genres-and-new-subgenres/3173148?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://devforum.roblox.com/t/introducing-improved-genres-and-new-subgenres/3173148]</ref>
* The aim is to help players discover experiences aligned with their interests (via filtering, charts, search) and to help creators align their content with audience expectations.<ref>[https://create.roblox.com/docs/production/publishing/experience-genres?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://create.roblox.com/docs/production/publishing/experience-genres]</ref>
* '''Discovery & filtering''': Genres help players find experiences by gameplay type (e.g. “Simulation,” “Adventure”). A good genre tag can improve the visibility of a game to its target audience. <ref>[https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2024/07/roblox-genre-insights-what-will-you-create-next?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2024/07/roblox-genre-insights-what-will-you-create-next]</ref>

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