Cuk (instrument)

Cuk
String instrument
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.

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