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I recall a previous post in the UU Forums on this topic, but I don't remember if there was an agreed upon answer.
What is the official definition of a ukulele?
The closest description I've found said, "A 4 stringed instrument that is a member of the lute family". However, I've seen 4, 5, 6 and 8 string ukuleles. I've also seen Banjoleles and Guitarleles that seem to overlap the family/definition as well.
I can find numerous sources that discuss its origins, size and tuning variants, and so on. But my question still remains...
Other that, "I know it when I see it"
Any thoughts?
What is the official definition of a ukulele?
The closest description I've found said, "A 4 stringed instrument that is a member of the lute family". However, I've seen 4, 5, 6 and 8 string ukuleles. I've also seen Banjoleles and Guitarleles that seem to overlap the family/definition as well.
I can find numerous sources that discuss its origins, size and tuning variants, and so on. But my question still remains...
Other that, "I know it when I see it"
Any thoughts?