Cuk_(instrument)

Cuk (instrument)

Cuk (instrument)

Traditional Indonesian musical instrument

The cuk is a stringed musical instrument from Indonesia.[1] It has 3 strings in 3 courses. It is tuned G4 B3 E4. The strings are made of thick nylon.

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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

  1. [1]
    Rachman, Abdul; Utomo, Udi (May 2019). "The Rhythm Pattern Adaptation of Langgam Jawa in Kroncong". Atlantis Press: 99–101. ISBN 978-94-6252-722-5. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)


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