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"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"

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Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,

How I wonder what you are!
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● Title: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

● Author: The lyrics were written by Jane Taylor, an English poet.

● First Published: The poem was first published in 1806 in "Rhymes for the Nursery," a
collection of poems by Jane and her sister Ann Taylor.

● Melody: The melody is based on a French tune called "Ah! vous dirai-je, maman,"
which was first published in 1761 and later arranged by Mozart.

● Structure: The rhyme consists of a simple quatrain (four-line stanza) with an AABB
rhyme scheme.

● Themes: Wonder, curiosity, and the beauty of nature.

● Cultural Impact: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" is one of the most well-known and
frequently sung English nursery rhymes. It is often one of the first songs children
learn.

● Variations: There are many variations and additional verses to the rhyme, although
the first verse is the most commonly known and sung.

● Educational Use: The rhyme is used to introduce children to concepts of rhyme,

rhythm, and melody. It is also used in teaching about stars and the night sky.