uke

Meanings

• noun

  A type of Japanese musical instrument, similar to a small guitar, often used to accompany songs.

  - "She plays the ukelele beautifully."
  - "Have you heard the new uke song on the radio?"

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Antonyms

seme

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Variants

List of all variants of uke that leads to same result
uke , ukes

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Etymology

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The word 'uke' comes from the Japanese language, meaning 'companion' or 'accompaniment'.

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Trivia

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1. The uke was first introduced to the Western world in the late 19th century.

2. The smallest uke is called a 'soprano uke' and has a length of about 51 centimeters.

3. The uke has only six tuning pegs, as the G and C strings are tuned to the same pitch.

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Related Concepts

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1. ukulele: A type of Hawaiian uke with four strings and a larger body size than the traditional Japanese uke.

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Culture

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The uke is a popular instrument in Hawaiian music and has been used in various genres, including pop, rock, and folk music. In Japanese culture, the instrument is often used in traditional music, such as enka and kabuki.

How to Memorize "uke"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, rounded instrument with four strings and a fretboard. Imagine yourself strumming the strings and producing a pleasant, melodic sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'uke' with the image of a smiling Hawaiian musician playing the instrument.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ukelele Underwater Keeps Elephants Entertained' to remember the spelling and pronunciation of the word.

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