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单词 bluegrass
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bluegrass

noun

blue·​grass ˈblü-ˌgras How to pronounce bluegrass (audio)
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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The folk and bluegrass ensemble Trampled by Turtles plays 2:15 to 3 p.m. on the Seaside Stage. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Aug. 2022 Then Alison Krauss and Union Station got everyone dancing to an energetic bluegrass tune. Dr. Richard Kurin, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2022 Robert’s always embraced bluegrass and roots music. Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 7 June 2022 The group began to blend Irish music with styles from the Celtic diaspora in Spain and Canada as well as bluegrass and country from the United States. New York Times, 12 Oct. 2021 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 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

bluegrass

noun

blue·​grass ˈblü-ˌgras How to pronounce bluegrass (audio)
1
: a grass with bluish green stems
2
: a type of traditional American music that is played on stringed instruments

Geographical Definition

Bluegrass

geographical name

Blue·​grass ˈblü-ˌgras How to pronounce Bluegrass (audio)
region of central Kentucky where Kentucky bluegrass abounds that is noted for the breeding of fine horses
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