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The purpose of this paper is to investigate the presentation of songs and rhymes

in Romanian elementary school English textbooks.

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In the present paper songs, rhymes and chants are viewed as a language input which helps young students to perceive language through singing. ….

Pronunciation is the way a word or a language is spoken, or the manner in

which someone utters a word.

“A mode in which a word is pronounced”, from Middle French pronociation and directly from Latin pronuntiationem (nominative pronuntiatio) “act of speaking, utterance, delivery,” also “proclamation, public declaration,” (Online Etymology Dictionary)

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Many people find learning a second language difficult and sometimes not

accomplishable, so it might be helpful to find new ways in which to get some help in

acquisition. A lot of research has been done on how music in the language classroom

can benefit students in vocabulary and memorization, two important factors in second

language acquisition. Music also creates a fun learning environment which can lead to

higher motivation from students. Incorporating music does not guarantee native-like

proficiency in learners, but does provide support in aspects of the language learning

process.

As we know, language is not combined together in a random fashion. There are rules

regarding syntax and using these rules, meaningful messages are made. Much like

language, music is a human universal in which perceptually discrete elements are

organized into hierarchically structured sequences according to syntactic principle

(Patel, 2003). Comparing language and music, we can see that letters are music notes,

words are chords, and sentences are all the notes and chords in a measure which in the

end, result in a predictable melody. Therefore, when one writes or speaks their

thoughts, the process it quite similar to when one learns the rules of music.

One of the reasons why songs are beneficial in the classroom is because of its

language use. Songs almost always contain natural, authentic language (Lynch, 2009).

Murphey (1990) notes that pop songs contain relately simple and conversational style

language. Furthermore, Abbott (2011) points out that many songs include typical

conversational speech and pronunciation, making them useful for practicing linking. In

short, songs provide the necessary language for everyday communication.

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Musical intelligence is the capacity to discern pitch, rhythm, timbre, and tone.

This intelligence enables us to recognize, create, reproduce, and reflect on music, as

demonstrated by composers, conductors, musicians, vocalist, and sensitive listeners.

The theory of multiple intelligences was developed by Howard Gardner and it has

significantly influenced education.  According to him, young adults with this kind of

intelligence are usually quite aware of sounds others may miss.