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  2. Unihemispheric slow-wave sleep - Wikipedia

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    In USWS, also known as asymmetric slow-wave sleep, one half of the brain is in deep sleep, a form of non-rapid eye movement sleep and the eye corresponding to this half is closed while the other eye remains open. When examined by electroencephalography (EEG), the characteristic slow-wave sleep tracings are seen from one side while the other ...

  3. Ukulele - Wikipedia

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    Soprano ukulele being played. The ukulele ( / ˌjuːkəˈleɪli / YOO-kə-LAY-lee; from Hawaiian: ʻukulele [ˈʔukuˈlɛlɛ], approximatelyOO-koo-LEH-leh ), also called a uke, is a member of the lute family of instruments of Portuguese origin and popularized in Hawaii. It generally employs four nylon strings. [ 1 ][ 2 ][ 3 ]

  4. Resonator ukulele - Wikipedia

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    A resonator ukulele or "resophonic ukulele" is a ukulele whose sound is produced by one or more spun aluminum cones ( resonators) instead of the wooden soundboard (ukulele top/face). These instruments are sometimes referred to as " Dobro ukuleles," however the term "Dobro" is currently trademarked by the Gibson Guitar Corporation.

  5. Rapid eye movement sleep - Wikipedia

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    Rapid eye movement sleep ( REM sleep or REMS) is a unique phase of sleep in mammals (including humans) and birds, characterized by random rapid movement of the eyes, accompanied by low muscle tone throughout the body, and the propensity of the sleeper to dream vividly. The REM phase is also known as paradoxical sleep ( PS) and sometimes ...

  6. Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain - Wikipedia

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    The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain ( UOGB) is a British musical ensemble founded in 1985 by George Hinchliffe and Kitty Lux. The orchestra features ukuleles of various sizes and registers from soprano to bass. The UOGB is best known for performing musically faithful but often tongue-in-cheek covers of popular songs and musical pieces from a ...

  7. Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes - Wikipedia

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    Slim Willet. " Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes " is a country song about a man away from home who is worried that his paramour may unwittingly stray from their relationship. It was written by Winston L. Moore (whose stage name was Slim Willet) and published in 1952. [ 1] The song has been recorded in many different styles by many ...

  8. Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra - Wikipedia

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    Bek Coogan [ 1] The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra is an ensemble of ukulele players based in Wellington, New Zealand. Apart from a double bass the band is composed entirely of ukuleles. Their repertoire consists mainly of covers of modern popular music and some ukulele and New Zealand standards. Costumes and comic banter are also ...

  9. Ukulele Songs - Wikipedia

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    Ukulele Songs. (2011) Earthling. (2022) Ukulele Songs is the second solo studio album by American singer and Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder. It was released on May 31, 2011. [ 1] The album is composed of original songs and new arrangements of several standards. [ 2]