Melody, language and the development of singing in the curriculum

British Journal of Music Education

Volumn 15, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 139-148

  Addo, Akosua Obuo ^a  

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EID: 37349087377     PISSN: 02650517     EISSN: 14692104     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S0265051700009281     Document Type: Article

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