bluegrass band
Banjo-picking musical group
A bluegrass band is a musical group performing bluegrass—a style of American country music characterized by rapid tempos, close harmonies, and acoustic string instruments.
The classic lineup includes banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and upright bass: The bluegrass band played at the county fair.
Bands range from amateur pickers at jam sessions to touring professionals.
- banjoFretted drum-stringed instrument
- mandolinPlucked eight-string lute descendant
- fiddleAdjust restlessly; folk violin
- dobroMetal-coned acoustic guitar
- upright bassLargest orchestral string instrument
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