bluegrass

• Sustantivo con dos significados distintos: puede referirse a diversas hierbas del género Poa (como el pasto azul) o a un estilo de música country interpretado a ritmo rápido con banjo, guitarra y otros instrumentos acústicos.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to any of various grasses of the genus Poa, or to a type of country music played at a rapid tempo on banjos and guitars.

1. Type of grassB2formal

   Any of various grasses of the genus Poa, often found in temperate regions and used for pasture or lawns.

   Pasto azul

   • Kentucky is famous for its bluegrass pastures.
   • The farmer planted bluegrass to feed the cattle.
   • Bluegrass lawns are common in the northern United States.

   Sinónimosblue grassmeadow grass

2. Music genreB1formalamerican

   A style of country music characterized by fast tempos, acoustic instruments like banjos and guitars, and close harmonies.

   bluegrass (género musical)

   • He plays bluegrass music at local festivals.
   • The band's bluegrass sound features a prominent banjo.
   • Bluegrass originated in the Appalachian region of the United States.