Imene tuki is a form of unaccompanied vocal music known for a uniquely Polynesian drop in pitch at the end of the phrases, as well as staccato rhythmic outbursts of nonsensical syllables (tuki).
Traditional songs and hymns are referred to as imene metua (lit.
Traditional dance is the most prominent art form of the Cook Islands.
[1] The Cook Islands drumming style is well known internationally, but is often misidentified as an example of Tahitian music.
[1] This is most uncommon as the Cook Islands have a strong connection to their Tahitian ancestry.