kele

Meanings

• noun

  A type of traditional Hawaiian musical instrument resembling a lute or a banjo.

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Variants

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kale , kales , sea kale , sea kales

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Etymology

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From the Proto-Polynesian *kela, meaning 'to strike' or 'to strum'.

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Trivia

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1. The kele is often made from wood, such as koa or mango, and can have anywhere from five to twelve strings.

2. The kele was traditionally used as a signaling device in ancient Hawaii, as well as for entertainment and spiritual purposes.

3. The kele is sometimes referred to as the Hawaiian banjo, but it is not the same instrument as the Western banjo.

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1. Hawaiian music: A genre of music that originated in Hawaii and is characterized by its use of traditional instruments, such as the kele, and its emphasis on storytelling and cultural expression.

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Culture

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The kele is an essential instrument in traditional Hawaiian music, often used to accompany chants and hulas. It is believed to have been brought to Hawaii by Polynesian settlers.

How to Memorize "kele"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, lute-like instrument with a round body and a long neck. Visualize the strings and the way they are plucked to produce sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the kele with traditional Hawaiian music and hulas. Visualize the instrument being played during a hula performance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the etymology of the word: 'kela' means 'to strike' or 'to strum'. Visualize striking or strumming the strings of the kele to help remember its name.

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