Verbal and Operant Responses of Young Children to Vocal Versus Instrumental Song Performances.

Sims, Wendy L.; Cassidy, Jane W.

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Publication Date: 1997

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Verbal and Operant Responses of Young Children to Vocal Versus Instrumental Song Performances.

Sims, Wendy L.; Cassidy, Jane W.

Journal of Research in Music Education, v45 n2 p234-44 Sum 1997

Reports on a study that investigated the effects of the presence or absence of lyrics in children's musical selections on young children's responses to music. The children responded to either recorded lullabies performed by a women singing, or a solo instrument, or separate pieces with and without lyrics. (MJP)

Descriptors: Audience Response, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Early Childhood Education, Evaluation Methods, Listening Comprehension Tests, Music Activities, Music Appreciation, Music Education, Primary Education, Singing, Songs, Student Reaction, Vocal Music

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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