bluegrass
noun
blue·grass
ˈblü-ˌgras 
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 characterized by the use of unamplified stringed instruments (such as banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin), by free improvisation, and by close usually high-pitched harmony
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Fiddles mingle with mandolins, banjos, and guitars in a traditional bluegrass style that’s well orchestrated without feeling a bit rehearsed.
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Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Happily, the band’s lineup has remained intact except for one member, and its blend of bluegrass, folk and country is as enchanting as ever.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
This outdoor festival celebrates Kentucky’s rich legacy of bourbon and Americana and bluegrass music.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The band based out of Gatlinburg, Tenn., has two sisters, their dad and a family friend come together to sing bluegrass, country and gospel music on July 4 at the Bluegrass Bakery Patio.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 July 2025
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Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Happily, the band’s lineup has remained intact except for one member, and its blend of bluegrass, folk and country is as enchanting as ever.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
This outdoor festival celebrates Kentucky’s rich legacy of bourbon and Americana and bluegrass music.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The band based out of Gatlinburg, Tenn., has two sisters, their dad and a family friend come together to sing bluegrass, country and gospel music on July 4 at the Bluegrass Bakery Patio.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 July 2025
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“Bluegrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluegrass. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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bluegrass
noun
blue·grass
-ˌgras
1
: any of several grasses with usually bluish green stems
especially
: Kentucky bluegrass
2
: country music played on a small group of instruments (as banjo, fiddle, and mandolin) with melody or harmony often made up by players during a performance
Geographical Definition
Bluegrass
geographical name
Blue·grass
ˈblü-ˌgras
region of central Kentucky where Kentucky bluegrass abounds that is noted for the breeding of fine horses
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