Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

newgrass

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: new-grass
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A progressive subgenre of bluegrass music, typically incorporating electric instruments, non-traditional chord progressions, and lengthy improvisation.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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..."

Etymology

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

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does newgrass mean?: A progressive subgenre of bluegrass music, typically incorporating electric instruments, non-traditional chord progressions, and lengthy improvisation.
Where does newgrass come from?: Blend of new + bluegrass; term arose in the 1970s

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