Cak (instrument)
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| String instrument | |
|---|---|
| Classification | String instrument |
| Hornbostel–Sachs classification | (Composite chordophone) |
| Developed | Indonesia |
| Related instruments | |
| Cuk (instrument), Ukulele, Cavaquinho, Banjo | |
The Cak is a stringed musical instrument from Indonesia. It has 4 strings in 3 courses. It is tuned D5 D5, G4, B4. The strings are made of steel.
The instrument evolved from a small banjo, but now has a wooden front and a guitar shaped body. The body is usually hollowed out of a solid piece of wood. The soundboard has lots of little soundholes arranged in a geometric pattern. It is mainly used to play Keroncong music along with the Cuk
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