Punk or funk

Answer:

GENRE

Hint:

Think of a word that categorizes both rebellious rock music with mohawks and the groovy rhythms of James Brown.

Explanation:

"Punk or funk" hints at two distinct styles of music, both of which fall under the broader category of musical genres. The word "genre" itself is the umbrella term for types of music, making it the straightforward answer. There’s no hidden wordplay here—just a simple definition where the clue lists examples to point you toward the larger concept they belong to.

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