Guitar's cousin is a term used to describe four stringed instruments: uke (3 letters), banjo (5 letters), mandolin (8 letters) and LUTE (4 letters). The uke is a small, four-stringed instrument from Hawaii that is often associated with Hawaiian music. The banjo is a five-stringed instrument that originated in Africa and is commonly used in folk and country music. The mandolin is an eight-stringed instrument that is similar to the LUTE and is often used in classical and folk music. Finally, the LUTE is a four-stringed instrument that originated in the Middle East and is used in classical and folk music. All of these instruments are related to the guitar and are considered its cousins.