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Repetitive song

Type of song that repeats a word or phrase multiple times From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Repetitive songs contain a large proportion of repeated words or phrases. Simple repetitive songs are common in many cultures as widely spread as the Caribbean,[1] Southern India[2] and Finland.[3] The best-known examples are probably children's songs. Other repetitive songs are found, for instance, in African-American culture from the days of slavery.[4]

Children's songs

In children's songs, repetition serves various educational purposes: repetition aids memory,[5] can aid in learning punctuation and reading skills,[6] and is very valuable in learning (foreign) languages.[7]

Work songs

See also: Slave Songs of the United States.

Repetitive songs are also found in traditional work songs. Examples abound in African-American culture,[8] in political groups,[9] and among traveler, marchers, and walkers.[10]

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