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The Ukulele Is A Four-stringed Instrument Brought To Hawaii By Portuguese Sailors In The 18th Century.
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The ukulele is a four-stringed instrument brought to Hawaii by
Portuguese sailors in the 18th century. Ukulele means 'jumping flea'.
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