Cuk (instrument)
| String instrument | |
|---|---|
| Classification | String instrument |
| Hornbostel–Sachs classification | (Composite chordophone) |
| Developed | Java (Indonesia) |
| Related instruments | |
| Cak (instrument), Ukulele, Cavaquinho | |
The cuk is a stringed musical instrument from Java (Indonesia).[1] It has three strings in three courses. It is tuned G4–B3–E4. 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.
References
- ^ Rachman, Abdul; Utomo, Udi (May 2019). "The Rhythm Pattern Adaptation of Langgam Jawa in Kroncong". Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Arts and Culture (ICONARC 2018). Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research. Atlantis Press: 99–101. ISBN 978-94-6252-722-5. ISSN 2352-5398.