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Genre is more than just a label; it's a set of conventions, a understanding between the artist and the audience. When we pick up a mystery novel, we expect a crime, some clues, a detective. When we go to a rock concert, we expect loud guitars, driving rhythms, rebellious attitude. Genre sets the parameters of our ex-perience, even as it gives the artist a foundation to build upon or rebel against.

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