Cuk (instrument)
Appearance
String instrument | |
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Classification | String instrument |
Hornbostel–Sachs classification | (Composite chordophone) |
Developed | Indonesia |
Related instruments | |
Cak (instrument), Ukulele, Cavaquinho, |
The Cuk is a stringed musical instrument from Indonesia. It has 3 strings in 3 courses. It is tuned G4 B3 E3. The strings are made of thick nylon.
The instrument evolved from the Portuguese cavaquinho. The body is usually hollowed out of a solid piece of wood. It is mainly used to play Keroncong music along with the Cak.