bluegrass

blue·grass | \ ˈblü-ˌgras

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Definition of bluegrass

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : any of several grasses (genus Poa) of which some have bluish-green culms especially : kentucky bluegrass

2 [from the Blue Grass Boys, performing group, from Bluegrass state, nickname of Kentucky] : country music played on unamplified stringed instruments (such as banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin) and characterized by free improvisation and close usually high-pitched harmony

Bluegrass

geographical name

Blue·grass | \ ˈblü-ˌgras

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Definition of Bluegrass (Entry 2 of 2)

region of central Kentucky where Kentucky bluegrass abounds that is noted for the breeding of fine horses

Examples of bluegrass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The concerts include progressive bluegrass band Chicken Wire Empire on July 10, hip-hop / R&B duo Kaylee Crossfire & Kia Rap Princess on July 17 and rock songwriter Trapper Schoepp with guest Bear in the Woods on July 31. — Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Turner Hall Ballroom plans three July concerts with attendance capped at 25% for social distancing," 25 June 2020 Since Martin's 2010 GRAMMY-win, Martin has gone on to perform on a variety of albums including Rare Bird Alert from beloved North Carolina bluegrass band the Steep Canyon Rangers in 2011, and Love Has Come for You with Edie Brickell in 2013. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "Steve Martin Is a GRAMMY-Winning Banjo Player," 23 June 2020 Country/bluegrass singer-musician Dan Tyminski is 53. — BostonGlobe.com, "This day in history," 20 June 2020 Country/bluegrass singer-musician Dan Tyminski is 53. — Mike Rose, cleveland, "Today’s famous birthdays list for June 20, 2020 includes celebrities Lionel Richie, Brian Wilson," 20 June 2020 The bluegrass, country group sounds just as good live — maybe even better. — Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, "New Alaska music: Concrete to Clouds examines social media, Blackwater records from the island and Emma Hill releases a new video.," 10 June 2020 Folk-bluegrass singer-musician Sara Watkins (Nickel Creek) is 39. — Mike Rose, cleveland, "Today’s famous birthdays list for June 8, 2020 includes celebrities Julianna Margulies, Kanye West," 8 June 2020 Now the singer, songwriter and guitarist for popular Wisconsin progressive bluegrass band Horseshoes & Hand Grenades has written a powerful song inspired by another terrible news event: the death of George Floyd in the custody of Minneapolis police. — Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Hear this powerful song about George Floyd from Horseshoes & Hand Grenades' Adam Greuel," 1 June 2020 Live bluegrass by Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass. — Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "In-person events this week: June 7-14," 7 June 2020

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“Bluegrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluegrass. Accessed 14 Jul. 2020.

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