ukelele
Small strummed instrument
A ukelele is a small four-stringed guitar, originally from Hawaii.
The spelling ukulele is more common and closer to the Hawaiian original.
The instrument produces a bright, cheerful tone associated with Hawaiian music and has seen revivals in folk and indie pop: She learned three chords on the ukelele and started busking.
Pacific island state
- PolynesianOf Pacific island peoples
- luauTraditional island celebration
- hulaGestural Polynesian dance
- leiFlower necklace
tiki · aloha · island · tropical · beach · surf · slack-key · Kamehameha
Sweeping across guitar strings
- fingerpickingPlucking strings by hand
- chordsSimultaneous note combinations
- tabsProjecting flaps for gripping
- fretboardStringed instrument's neck face
plucking · rhythm · melody · chord progression · barre · campfire songs · singalong · jam session
Thin flexible lines
- fretsWorries or string dividers
- tuning pegsString tension adjusters
- soundholeOpening in acoustic instrument
- bodyPhysical structure, living thing
neck · bridge · nylon · soprano · concert · tenor · baritone · fingerboard
Theatrical variety entertainment
- noveltyQuality of being original
- indieProduced outside majors
- folkRegular common people
- bedroom popAmateur home-recorded genre
vintage · hipster · revival · busking · YouTube tutorials · beginner-friendly · affordable · portable
Hawaii
Pacific island state
- PolynesianOf Pacific island peoples
- luauTraditional island celebration
- hulaGestural Polynesian dance
lei · tiki · aloha · island · tropical · beach · surf · slack-key · Kamehameha · Honolulu
strumming
Sweeping across guitar strings
- fingerpickingPlucking strings by hand
- chordsSimultaneous note combinations
- tabsProjecting flaps for gripping
fretboard · plucking · rhythm · melody · chord progression · barre · campfire songs · singalong · jam session · open tuning
strings
Thin flexible lines
- fretsWorries or string dividers
- tuning pegsString tension adjusters
- soundholeOpening in acoustic instrument
body · neck · bridge · nylon · soprano · concert · tenor · baritone · fingerboard · saddle
vaudeville
Theatrical variety entertainment
bedroom pop · vintage · hipster · revival · busking · YouTube tutorials · beginner-friendly · affordable · portable · whimsical
luthier
Stringed instrument craftsperson
- tonewoodAcoustically selected lumber
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
- bindingLegally or morally required
inlay · handcrafted · Martin · laminate · satin finish · gloss · purfling
ukeleledouble bass
Largest bowed string instrument
contrabass · bass guitar · tuba · pipe organ · bass
ukelelechurch organ
Keyed wind instrument in sanctuaries
pipe organ · bagpipes · war drums · timpani · dirge
ukelelepipe organ
Wind instrument with tuned tubes
classical piano · French horn · oboe · harp