17 hours ago · The ukulele (/ ˌ juː k ə ˈ l eɪ l i / YOO-kə-LAY-lee; from Hawaiian: ʻukulele [ˈʔukuˈlɛlɛ], approximately OO-koo-LEH-leh) is a member of the lute family of instruments. It generally employs four nylon strings. The ukulele is a small guitar-like instrument, which was introduced to Hawaii by Portuguese immigrants from Madeira.
- 19th century
- 321.322, (Composite chordophone)
- String instrument (plucked, nylon stringed instrument usually played with the bare thumb and/or fingertips, or a felt pick)
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