‘Ukarere – Sounds of the Pacific · Wayfinding Community-Campus Vā

Skip to main content

‘Ukarere – Sounds of the Pacific

Item

‘Ukarere – Sounds of the Pacific.jpg

Title

‘Ukarere – Sounds of the Pacific

Description

‘’Ukarere’ (yoo-kah-ray-ray) meaning “jumping foam” or “flying foam,” is in reference to the rapid movement of fingers across the strings. ‘Ukarere’s have two distinct features that set them apart from the Hawaiian ukulele: the opening for acoustics is located in the back of the instrument (instead of the front), and there are six strings set in pairs (instead of four strings). These features, along with the faster pace of strumming, provide a unique, higher-pitch sound to the Hawaiian ukulele.

Jennifer Bergquist-Turori Villejo, CSUSM Senior

Creator

Owner: Jennifer Bergquist-Turori Villejo

Format

Wood & Nylon Fishing Lines

Collection

Citation

Owner: Jennifer Bergquist-Turori Villejo , “‘Ukarere – Sounds of the Pacific,” Wayfinding Community-Campus Vā, accessed October 21, 2026, https://library.csusm.edu/context-library-series/wayfindingcommunitycampusva/document/128.

Facebook Twitter Email

← Previous Item