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

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The album continues the Steep Canyon Rangers’ move toward a broader acoustic sound that, while rooted in bluegrass, draws from other genres. — Alan Sculley, sacbee, "Steep Canyon Rangers find perfect timing – with Steve Martin on tour, in the studio," 29 June 2018 Vincent and Parton transform it into a darting romp grounded in bluegrass –- the compilation's true sonic outlier. — Elias Leight, Billboard, "Producer Frank Liddell Explains How Bernie Taupin Tested Him for the Elton John Country Tribute Album," 6 Apr. 2018 Look forward to a wide range of musical performances ranging in genre from jazz to reggae to acoustic rock to bluegrass and more. — Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, "Taylor Swift, 'Star Wars' with The Philadelphia Orchestra, and other great events in Philadelphia, July 13-20," 12 July 2018 Acoustic-string band Pebble Creek Crossing does everything from folk and country to blues, bluegrass and pop. — Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Cat shelter puts on annual rummage-sale fundraiser in Oak Creek," 11 June 2018 That's prime trap-game territory for Georgia to have to travel to the chilly bluegrass and play what could end up being a sneaky-good UK team. — Gentry Estes, The Courier-Journal, "Here are a dozen college football games we can't wait to see in 2018," 14 May 2018 Awkward Lemon played a more traditional form of a Americana, bluegrass and folk music. — Aaron Carnes, sacbee, "Finding inspiration in 'the growing pains'," 10 May 2018 Several puppets join their adventures, which unfold to Anthony Rizzo’s score, inspired by bluegrass and Irish fiddle tunes. — Laurel Graeber, New York Times, "7 Things to Do With Your Kids in N.Y.C. This Weekend," 10 May 2018 The event, which featured a bluegrass band and pulled pork, raised about $3,800, said Judi Mahaffey, the church’s senior warden. — Leah Brennan, Howard County Times, "Ellicott City's churches helping neighbors in need after flooding," 4 July 2018

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