Genre (noun)

1. A category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content.
2. A category of things having some common characteristics.

Origin:

Early 18th century: from french, from genre "kind, sort", from latin genus (see genus).

Examples:

1. The novel is a classic example of the science fiction genre.
2. He is known for his work in the genre of horror movies.
3. Jazz is a genre of music that originated in the African American communities.
4. The movie belongs to the genre of romantic comedy.
5. The genre of detective fiction has been popular for many years.