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Ukelele: meaning, definitions and examples

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ukelele

 

[ หŒjuหkษ™หˆleษชli ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

The ukulele is a small, guitar-like instrument that originated in Hawaii. It typically has four nylon or gut strings and is played by strumming or plucking. The instrument gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, where it became associated with Hawaiian music. It is known for its bright, cheerful sound, making it a favorite for both solo performances and group play.

Synonyms

guitar, string instrument, uke

Examples of usage

  • She learned to play the ukulele at summer camp.
  • The ukulele is perfect for beach gatherings.
  • He strummed his ukulele while singing.
  • We bought a ukulele for our daughter's birthday.

Translations

Translations of the word "ukelele" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ukelele

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅ‚เค•เฅ‡เคฒเฅ‡เคฒเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ukulele

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ukulele

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะบัƒะปะตะปะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ukulele

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚ฏใƒฌใƒฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ukulรฉlรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ukelele

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ukulele

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐ์ฟจ๋ ๋ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆูƒูˆู„ูŠู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ukulele

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ukulele

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐคๅ…‹้‡Œ้‡Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ukulele

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ukulele

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒะบัƒะปะตะปะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ukulele

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ukelele

Etymology

The ukulele originated in the 19th century in Hawaii, adapted from Portuguese string instruments brought to the islands by immigrants. The most direct ancestor of the ukulele is the 'braguinha', a small guitar-like instrument with four strings. Its popularity surged in Hawaii in the 1880s and 1890s, gaining recognition as a symbol of Hawaiian music and culture. In the early 20th century, the ukulele was introduced to the mainland United States, where it flourished in the music scene. Notable figures such as vaudeville performers and musicians like Bing Crosby helped to popularize the ukulele, leading to its widespread adoption in American music. The ukulele continues to evolve and adapt, finding a place in various genres and styles of music around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,306, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.