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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The Fellas, an eight piece acoustic band, is known for a range of music from Irish traditional, classic country and bluegrass to classic rock.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Garcia was like some great artisanal weaver, threading the notes and sweet tones of his guitar into the band’s rhythms, playing his electric guitar in ways inspired by his bluegrass and blues background.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Backed by violin, mandolin, upright bass, and drums, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter kneaded Americana and bluegrass into her own style.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2025
Celebrate The Tradition Of Red Dirt Music Stillwater is considered the home of Red Dirt music, a gritty blend of rebel country, bluegrass, rock, and storytelling.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Garcia was like some great artisanal weaver, threading the notes and sweet tones of his guitar into the band’s rhythms, playing his electric guitar in ways inspired by his bluegrass and blues background.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Backed by violin, mandolin, upright bass, and drums, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter kneaded Americana and bluegrass into her own style.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2025
Celebrate The Tradition Of Red Dirt Music Stillwater is considered the home of Red Dirt music, a gritty blend of rebel country, bluegrass, rock, and storytelling.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
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“Bluegrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluegrass. Accessed 20 Aug. 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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