may 05 | Week 16
Overview
The time of reckoning draweth nigh but, first, we have two topics to explore before Test 4: kī hōʻalu and 'ukulele. By midweek, you'll be up to speed on the history and technique of kī hōʻalu and 'ukulele, and able to identify significant works and musicians.
Kī hōʻalu 
Kī hōʻalu means "loosen the key" and is the Hawaiian name for slack-key guitar, a guitar style unique to the Hawaiian islands.

'Ukulele 
We extend our stay in the Hawaiian islands to experience the bedazzling and world famous 'ukulele.
7. Hawaii: Birth of the Ukulele
Final Exam | Test 4
Time to make whoopee with Test 4 over the Music In The 19th Century and Music In The 20th Century units. Be ready to identify era, style, genre, composer, etc., of music studied in these units.
Test 4: 5/08 to 5/12
Grades
This test is worth a potential 100 points. Tests are untimed and may be retaken once if within the due date window. After submission, your score will be available in the Lamakū Grades tool.
Avoid Peak Hours
Test audio may not load during peak weekday use times on Lamakū and Google. Avoid peak hours from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM for less frustration.
SLO Accomplishment
By demonstrating knowledge and skills acquired through tests, quizzes, and forums, you’ve fulfilled course learning outcomes: identify popular, art, and traditional music of major Western and Non-Western civilizations; explain music’s diverse cultural functions; and analyze musical styles and their historical and societal roles.
Course Evaluation
The University's course evaluation system is open. Please fill out an evaluation for MUS 107. Log in to CES with your UH username and password. Survey submissions are anonymous.
Aloha 
It's been a delight to guide you through the pleasures and perils of music. Mahalo for choosing MUS 107 as your foundations option.
Play Guitar or 'Ukulele
Learn to play guitar or ‘ukulele in MUS 121D, Guitar 1, or MUS 121Z, ‘Ukulele 1, next semester. Get real hands-on instruction in a classroom. We teach basics of technique, notation, and music playing. You’ll strum, pick, solo, and jam with others in no time!
Cheers, Peter