Undergenre
Undergenre is a term used to describe a subgenre or style that sits beneath the broader classification of a parent genre and is often not formally recognized by mainstream critics, catalogs, or industry classifications. The term is most common in online communities and critical discussions about contemporary culture, where it is used to capture works that blend multiple genres or resist clear categorization.
The concept emphasizes the permeability of genre boundaries in the digital era, where creators mix elements
Contexts: Undergenre appears in music criticism, indie publishing, experimental cinema, and game design discussions, often in
Critics stress caution: undergenre is a supplementary concept, not a canonical taxonomy, and should be used