bluegrass

noun

blue·grass | \ˈblü-ˌgras

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

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

Tickets are $10 at 860-933-3147 or stillpickinband@gmail.com and profits will help support the homestead of Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass. — Courant Community, "Community News For The Putnam-Killingly Edition," 10 July 2018 Bentley melds his inviting voice with elements of bluegrass and Southern rock. — Bill Brownlee, kansascity, "KC concerts June 7-13: Dierks Bentley, David Byrne, Yes, Ledisi, John Butler Trio," 5 June 2018 Members of the Native Howl, from Leonard in northeast Oakland County, blend the precision and melodicism of bluegrass with the intense tempo and energy of thrash metal. — Jeff Milo, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit music: Magic Bag hosts Native Howl, Gasoline Gypsies; War & Treaty at Otus Supply," 31 May 2018 That treatment will prevent germination of annual bluegrass (Poa annua), rescuegrass, foxtail and ryegrass. — Neil Sperry, star-telegram, "If your yard is in the weeds, here are some tips to control them | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 17 May 2018 The band’s ability to coalesce these sounds effectively has made them stars in the vast world of bluegrass. — Wesley Case, baltimoresun.com, "Before Charm City Bluegrass Festival, SteelDrivers talk new singer, working within and outside traditions," 25 Apr. 2018 Local musicians provide country-folk-bluegrass as 100 dine. — Mary Bergin, chicagotribune.com, "Chow down on the farm this summer at special dinners in America's Dairyland," 9 July 2018 Bon Air’s Thirsty Third Thursdays Live bluegrass music, craft beer tasting, kid-friendly beverages and activities, and more. — SFChronicle.com, "Events listings," 12 July 2018 The group is carrying out its task to help proliferate bluegrass music here in eastern Connecticut. — Courant Community, "Community News For The Putnam-Killingly Edition," 10 July 2018

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