The ukulele is based on a Portuguese instrument called the machete.
✓ TRUE FACT
Portuguese immigrants brought small guitar-like instruments (machete/braguinha) to Hawaii in the late 1800s, influencing the ukulele’s design. The modern uke typically has 4 strings and a bright, punchy tone.
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