"newgrass" meaning in English

See newgrass in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: Blend of new + bluegrass; term arose in the 1970s Etymology templates: {{blend|en|new|bluegrass}} Blend of new + bluegrass Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} newgrass (uncountable)
  1. A progressive subgenre of bluegrass music, typically incorporating electric instruments, non-traditional chord progressions, and lengthy improvisation. Wikipedia link: newgrass Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-newgrass-en-noun-pKzdqkCx Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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