The Ukulele, or Uke for short, is a four string, six string, or eight string instrument. It is originally from Portugal. The Hawaiians named the instrument the Ukulele, meaning Jumping Fleas when they saw the rapid movement of the Portuguese musicians.
Hawaiians adopted the instrument and it is a part of the local culture. For years, local people have been playing the ukulele as accompaniment or solo instruments. It is common to hear families at night singing to one in their backyard or to see kids walking around with them at school.
The Ukulele comes in diferent sizes. The soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone are most common. Tenor size ukes can be found with six or eight strings. The four-string ukes are tuned in G-C-E-A.
Families and friend "Kanikapila," or play music at gatherings and parties.
Hawaiians adopted the instrument and it is a part of the local culture. For years, local people have been playing the ukulele as accompaniment or solo instruments. It is common to hear families at night singing to one in their backyard or to see kids walking around with them at school.
The Ukulele comes in diferent sizes. The soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone are most common. Tenor size ukes can be found with six or eight strings. The four-string ukes are tuned in G-C-E-A.
Families and friend "Kanikapila," or play music at gatherings and parties.
Ikaika: Howzit, brah?
Kawika: Eh, I'm doin' good.
Ikaika: You like come my house afta sku an' we kanikapila? Bring your ukulele n we jam, ah.
Kawika: Shootz, brah. Da uke stay at da house. I go afta sku n pick em up. Lataz!
Kawika: Eh, I'm doin' good.
Ikaika: You like come my house afta sku an' we kanikapila? Bring your ukulele n we jam, ah.
Kawika: Shootz, brah. Da uke stay at da house. I go afta sku n pick em up. Lataz!
by SHOOTZ CUZ January 25, 2006
by Sprinkle2 November 11, 2015
by ypahu June 29, 2006
A ukulele, or uke, is a small gutair-like instrument that originated in Hawaii. this instrument sends out good vibes as it is played and brings a smile to everyone's face when it is played (if it is in tune!)
by islandgirltyler16 May 08, 2015
a child-sized guitar that obese Hawaiian's and secretly gay men play when they are tempted to eat cheeseburgers or think of man love.
by Elms January 10, 2006
James: I am going to buy an ukulele for the sole purpose of smashing it into bits
Gerald: Yeah, go do that. They are an insult to guitars.
Penny: wow, those small guitars are cute!
James: ... *smashes ukulele over Penny's head*
Gerald: Yeah, go do that. They are an insult to guitars.
Penny: wow, those small guitars are cute!
James: ... *smashes ukulele over Penny's head*
by ukuRgey December 25, 2009
Ukulele, a 4 stringed instrument that originated when the Hawaiians stole the design from Portuguese instruments.
Also the best instrument ever.
Also the best instrument ever.
by Mr. G. G. Ginger February 22, 2020