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crossover of genres

crossover of genres

5.8
A work that mixes elements of two or more genres
  • noun
translation icon : fusión de géneros
  • The band's latest album is a true crossover of genres, blending jazz with electronic sounds.

Examples

  • Her novel is a crossover of genres, mixing elements of science fiction and romance.

  • The festival showcases films that are a crossover of genres, attracting a wide range of audiences.

  • The new album is a brilliant crossover of genres!

  • Many artists are experimenting with a crossover of genres.

  • The band's latest album is a true crossover of genres, blending jazz with electronic sounds.

  • Her novel is a crossover of genres, mixing elements of science fiction and romance.

  • The festival showcases films that are a crossover of genres, attracting a wide range of audiences.

Synonyms

crossover
vscrossover of genres
19 4.7

Music, album, or artist that mixes two styles to reach more listeners

is a neutral blend of styles without focus on broad commercial appeal
pastiche
vscrossover of genres
  • Literature
6 8.6

A piece of art such as music or writing that copies and mixes styles from other works

is broader blending of styles not focused on imitation or tribute
mashup
vscrossover of genres
5 4.6

A new piece made by mixing parts of different songs or videos

is a broader stylistic blend across types rather than remixing sources
fusionism
vscrossover of genres
7.9

A practice of mixing different styles and cultural elements in art, music and food

is about blending styles for a single work rather than a general tendency
smash-up
vscrossover of genres
  • Jargon
4.9

A mix of two songs or styles that makes a new track

is general mixing of styles rather than an emphasis on dramatic collision
pasticcio
vscrossover of genres
  • Literature
9.9

A work that mixes pieces from other works and styles

means blending styles conceptually rather than assembling preexisting parts
intermedia
vscrossover of genres
  • Jargon
8.4

Artworks that combine two or more media like painting, sound and video

is about mixing styles rather than combining different media types

How Varied

crossover of genres
5.8
genre
213 4.3

Surface Forms

crossover of genres singular
crossovers of genres plural

Morphology

crossover + of + genre

The phrase is compositionally clear: 'crossover' (a blend of styles) combined with 'of genres' specifies what is being blended. This noun + of + noun pattern is a straightforward, cross-linguistically common way to indicate mixing of categories, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Crossover of genres comes from the picture of a crossover where two different paths meet and the different genres mix together. So, it means 'a work that mixes two or more musical or artistic styles'.