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# Get a Catalog Genre

Fetch a genre by using its identifier.

## Discussion

If successful, the HTTP status code is 200 (OK) and the `data` array contains a single `Genre` object. If unsuccessful, the HTTP status code indicates the error and the details are in the `errors` array. For more information, see [Handling Requests and Responses](/documentation/AppleMusicAPI/handling-requests-and-responses).

### Example

**Request:**

```
https://api.music.apple.com/v1/catalog/us/genres/14
```

**Response:**

```json
{
    "data": [
        {
            "attributes": {
                "name": "Pop"
            },
            "href": "/v1/catalog/us/genres/14",
            "id": "14",
            "type": "genres"
        }
    ]
}
```

## See Also

[`object Genres`](/documentation/AppleMusicAPI/Genres)

A resource object that represents a music genre.

[`object GenresResponse`](/documentation/AppleMusicAPI/GenresResponse)

The response to a genres request.


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