The term 'Banjos' Kin' refers to two stringed instruments, ukuleles (4 letters) and ukes (3 letters). Ukuleles are small, four-stringed instruments that originated in Hawaii in the 19th century. They are typically made of wood and have a bright, cheerful sound. Uke is a shortened version of ukulele and is often used to refer to the instrument. Both ukuleles and ukes are related to the banjo, which is a four- or five-stringed instrument with a distinctive twangy sound.