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by yoho05 reminds you to DYOH on October 9th, 2006

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Is bluegrass considered a form of country music or folk music?

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  • by Chosun One on October 10th, 2006

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    Bluegrass music is considered a form of American roots music with its own roots in English, Irish and Scottish traditional music. it has been categorized as country music. The name of the genre is derived from the Blue Grass Boys, the name of Bill Monroe's band. Inspired by immigrants from the British Isles (particularly the Scots-Irish immigrants of Appalachia), as well as the music of rural African-Americans, jazz, and blues. Like jazz, bluegrass is played with each melody instrument switching off, playing improvised solos in turn while the others revert to backing; this is in contrast to old-time music, in which all instruments play the melody together or one instrument carried the lead throughout while the others provide accompaniment.

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    • Although you are correct, in a sense, not all bluegrass music is like that.

      neverenough

      by neverenough on November 21st, 2011

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