bluegrass

• Substantivo com dois sentidos principais: pode se referir a várias gramíneas do gênero Poa (capim) ou ao estilo de música country tocado em ritmo acelerado com banjo e violões.

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.

   poa

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

   Sinônimosblue grassmeadow grass

2. Music genreB1formalamerican

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

   Bluegrass

   • 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.