bluegrass
IPA: bɫˈugræs
noun
- Kentucky bluegrass, Poa pratensis.
- (music, uncountable) A subgenre of country music with roots in Scots-Irish Appalachian folk music, blues, and jazz and characterized by banjos, fiddles, acoustic guitars, dobros, and mandolins; but containing no drums, electric guitars, pianos or other keyboard or wind instruments.
blue grass
IPA: bɫˈugræs
noun
- Alternative spelling of bluegrass [Kentucky bluegrass, Poa pratensis.]
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Examples of "bluegrass" in Sentences
- The sound of a banjo and fiddle playing together is a common characteristic of bluegrass music
- The bluegrass genre originated in the Appalachian region of the United States
- Many bluegrass songs tell stories of rural life and struggles
- Fans of bluegrass music often gather at festivals to hear their favorite bands perform
- The fast tempo and intricate instrumentation of bluegrass make it a unique and lively genre
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