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newgrass en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of new + bluegrass; term arose in the 1970s

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) A progressive subgenre of bluegrass music, typically incorporating electric instruments, non-traditional chord progressions, and lengthy improvisation.
    • At the beginning of the new century, the chief standard bearers of the newgrass style are an ensemble of California-born musicians known as Nickel Creek... 2002, Bill C. Malone, Country music, U.S.A.: