uke
Definition
- Noun:
- A small guitar having four strings: A uke is a musical instrument, specifically a small, portable guitar-like instrument with four strings, typically associated with Hawaiian music.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She learned to play the uke during her vacation in Hawaii.
- The cheerful sound of a uke filled the beachside café.
Advanced Usage
- "Strumming a uke": A common phrase describing the typical playing technique for the instrument.
- He spent the afternoon strumming his uke on the porch.
Variants and Related Words
- Ukulele (n): The full, more formal name for the instrument. "Uke" is a common abbreviation.
- The ukulele originated in the 19th century.
Synonyms
- Ukulele: The standard term for the same instrument.
- Four-stringed instrument: A descriptive term for its classification.
Related Idioms
- "Jumping flea": A literal translation of "ukulele" from Hawaiian, sometimes used poetically or descriptively.
- The name "ukulele" roughly means "jumping flea" in Hawaiian.
Noun
-
a small guitar having four strings
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
