English

Noun

newgrass ‎(uncountable)

1. A progressive subgenre of bluegrass music, typically incorporating electric instruments, non-traditional chord progressions, and lengthy improvisation.
   • 2002, Bill C. Malone, Country music, U.S.A.

     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...