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Ian WhitcombUkulele Ukulele Musical instrument of the guitar family For other uses, see Ukulele (disambiguation). The ukulele (/ˌjuːkəˈleɪli/ YOO-kə-LAY-lee; Hawaiian: ʻukulele Hawaiian: [ʔukulele]), also called a uke (informally), is a member of the lute (ancient guitar) family of instruments. The ʻukulele is of Portuguese origin and was popularized in Hawaiʻi. The tone and volume of the instrument vary with size and construction. ʻUkuleles commonly come in four sizes: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. Quick facts String instrument, Classification ... Ukulele Martin 3K ʻUkulele String instrument Classification Stringed instrument (plucked, nylon-stringed instrument usually played with the bare thumb and/or fingertips, or a felt pick) Hornbostel–Sachs classification 321.322 (Composite chordophone) Developed 19th century in Hawaiʻi (introduced by the Portuguese) Playing range C4–A5 (C6… (Source: Wikipedia)
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