Musical Styles

noun a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter

• The novel falls under the genre of historical fiction.
• I'm really into the fantasy genre when it comes to books.
• That movie was so bad, it's like a whole new genre of terrible.
• His artwork doesn't fit into any traditional genre, it's like a genre of its own.

noun a period of greatness, success, or prosperity in a particular field or activity

• The Renaissance is often referred to as a golden age of art and culture.
• Back in the golden age of Hollywood, movie stars were larger than life.
• The 90s were definitely the golden age of hip hop.
• For many, childhood is seen as a golden age of innocence and wonder.

noun a movement in the arts and literature that originated in the late 18th century, emphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and the primacy of the individual

• Romanticism was a cultural movement that emphasized emotion and individualism.
• I love reading about romanticism in literature class.
• Romanticism is so old-school, but I kind of dig it.
• Her love for him was like a wave of romanticism washing over her heart.