Definitions for Ukulele
ˌyu kəˈleɪ li, ˌu-ukulele

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. uke, ukulelenoun

   a small guitar having four strings

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. ukulelenoun

   A small four-stringed guitar.

2. Etymology: From ʻukulele, from ʻuku + lele

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1. Ukulele

   The ukulele ( 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 construction. Ukuleles commonly come in four sizes: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone.

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1. ukulele

   A ukulele is a small four-stringed musical instrument that originated from Portugal and was later popularized in Hawaii. It resembles a guitar and can be made from various materials, mainly wood, and sometimes plastic for more affordable versions. It is known for its unique, light, and distinct sound commonly associated with Hawaiian music. The strings are typically tuned to the notes G, C, E, and A.

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1. Ukulele

   The ukulele sometimes abbreviated to uke, is a member of the guitar family of instruments; it generally employs four nylon or gut strings or four courses of strings. The ukulele originated in the 19th century as a Hawaiian interpretation of the machete, a small guitar-like instrument related to the cavaquinho, braguinha and the rajao, taken to Hawaii by Portuguese immigrants. It gained great popularity elsewhere in the United States during the early 20th century, and from there spread internationally. The tone and volume of the instrument varies with size and construction. Ukuleles commonly come in four sizes: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone.

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How to pronounce Ukulele?

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Ukulele in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Ukulele in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Ukulele in a Sentence

1. Bob Seger:

   Elvis came along when I was 10. My father gave me a bass ukulele. I taught myself how to play from a book to play some chords, so I was laying down 'Hound Dog' and things like that when I was 10 years old in 1955. That's the way I was. My ear was glued to the radio. I knew right then what I wanted to do.

2. Rebekah Dodson:

   It's just been like a giant kumbaya party, strangers are playing cards. A teenager played his ukulele to kids to get them to sleep. Ladies who have never met before were dancing in aisles.

3. Don Henley:

   I think my first instrument was a ukulele that they gave me. I used to know how to play that pretty well.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Ukulele
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ukulele
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukulele
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Ukulele