Definitions

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  • noun music A musical instrument resembling a ukelele and violin.

Etymologies

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Originally a trademark. Blend of ukelele and violin

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Examples

  • The performers emerge and recede from a pre-recorded part consisiting of the resonance from inside a piano, and a ruined, detuned ukelin.

    Sequenza21/ Frances White 2008

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  • A late 19th century bowed instrument that is a cross between a violin and a ukulele. I was surprised to find this short video of one being play on YouTube.

    January 19, 2008

  • Nifty!

    January 19, 2008

  • oh, too bad! it's been removed... :-((

    September 2, 2008

  • Fear not. Here's another.

    September 2, 2008