The cousin of a mandolin is a SITAR (5 letters), uke (3 letters) and LUTE (4 letters). The SITAR is a stringed instrument originating from India, with a long neck and a gourd-shaped body. It is used mainly in Hindustani classical music. The uke is a small, four-stringed instrument from Hawaii, which is similar to a guitar but has a shorter neck and a smaller body. The LUTE is a plucked string instrument from the Middle East, with a pear-shaped body and a long neck. It is used in many genres of music, including classical, folk and jazz.