Is bluegrass considered a form of country music or folk music?
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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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So, with Chosen One's quote from wikipedia, in mind, the answer to your question seems to be the question, in reverse! Country and folk music, more likely, are a form of Bluegrass!
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