bluegrass

noun

blue·grass | \ ˈblü-ˌgras

Definition of bluegrass

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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Recent Examples on the Web Like guitarist Billy Strings, who played the Winnetka festival in 2018 and last year won the Grammy for best bluegrass album. — Kathy Cichon, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2022 Nuviola is up for tropical Latin album, while Strings is a contender for American roots and bluegrass album honors. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Apr. 2022 Newton resident Julia Hass did a bit of porch hopping but made sure to stay for her favorite group’s set — bluegrass band, Deceptive Lemons. — Antonia Quinn, BostonGlobe.com, 8 June 2022 For instance, ballet choreographer Justin Peck is pairing up on a new work with bluegrass musician Chris Thile. — Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post, 2 June 2022 Bison Ranch, is a weekend of folk fun and bluegrass music. — Naomi Stock, Anchorage Daily News, 26 May 2022 Canadian bluegrass troupe the Dead South plays at 9 p.m. from Irving Plaza in New York. — Gary Graff, cleveland, 18 May 2022 The Kentucky native played in numerous bluegrass bands as a teen, eventually meeting another future Hall of Fame member, Ricky Skaggs. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 17 May 2022 Other Artist of the Year nominees include previous winner Jason Isbell and progressive bluegrass favorite Billy Strings. — Jon Freeman, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2022 See More

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