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Learning Refrain and Verse Lesson PlanLearning Refrain and Verse Lesson Plan
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Learning Refrain and Verse

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Instruct your young musicians on the terms verse and refrain. They listen to two songs, and point out the verse and refrain as they occur. Students then play drums when they hear the verse and the refrain. Note: Song lyrics, sheet music, or audio links are not included. 

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Music, Vocabulary, early music, refrains, rhythm, verses, poetry

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music terminology, refrain, verse, early music instruction, keeping rhythm, playing drams, visual and performing arts
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1st
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English Language Arts
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