Characterized by its sliding, "melancholic" glissando sounds created by sliding a metal bar over strings.
For those interested in the authentic culture behind the name, the term refers to the Native Hawaiian people ( Nativní Havajci ) and their deep spiritual connection to their ancestral lands.
The adjective is used to describe anything themed after the Hawaiian Islands:
A Luau-themed party featuring leis ( havajski vjenci ), tropical cocktails, and specific attire.