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bluegrass

/ˈbluːˌgræs/ noun · British & US
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What does bluegrass mean?

noun

A style of American roots music that originated in the 1940s, characterized by its fast-paced banjo and fiddle playing, and often featuring bluegrass instruments such as the mandolin and dobro.

Example

"The bluegrass band's energetic performance got the crowd dancing."

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