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The ukulele (/ ˌ juː k ə ˈ l eɪ l i / YOO-kə-LAY-lee; from Hawaiian: ʻukulele [ˈʔukuˈlɛlɛ], approximately OO-koo-LEH-leh), also called a uke, is a member of the lute family of instruments of Portuguese origin and popularized in Hawaii. It generally employs four nylon strings. The tone and volume of the instrument vary with size and ...
The ukulele (pronounced /ˌjʉːkəˈlɛɪli/ from the Hawaiian ʻukulele, pronounced /ˈʔukuˈlɛlɛ/) is a musical instrument with four strings. It is also called the uke for short. Ukuleles are part of the guitar family of instruments.
In this piece, we explore the history of this four-stringed instrument that dates back to the 1800s, the ukulele. Contrary to popular belief that it was invented in Hawaii, its origin is actually from Portugal.
Ukulele, (Hawaiian: “flea”), small guitar derived from the machada, or machete, a four-stringed guitar introduced into Hawaii by the Portuguese in the 1870s. It is seldom more than 24 inches (60 cm) long. The ukulele has been played in Europe and the United States as a jazz and solo instrument in.
May 13, 2023 · Ukulele, a small and pretty stringed instrument has captured the heart of people all over the world. Created in Portugal and evolved in Hawaii, this instrument has undergone a remarkable journey from the late 19th century to today.
May 21, 2015 · The ‘ukulele, or ukulele, as it's spelled in American English ("uke" for short), is one of the first things that many people associate with Hawai‘i because of its presence in photos of hula girls and sailors relaxing on a paradisiacal beach.
All you need to know about ukulele history. Where did the ukulele originate? Ukulele mythology, Hawaii and the ukulele, and the ukulele boom.
