Odlike i funkcionalnost pesama u udžbenicima za muzičku kulturu za treći razred osnovne škole

Given the fact that a song represents the basis, the primary content as well as the central topic in teaching Music Education in primary school, this paper aims to clarify the functionality and features of songs by analyzing a selection of music textbooks for the third grade of primary school, that is, by identifying and determining this effective musical content, its role and effectiveness in the musical development of students. The aim of the paper is to theoretically analyze the melodic-rhythmic and thematic features of songs, determine their functionality as well as their interplay in the textbooks and on CD. The analysis shows that the songs in the selected textbooks are age-appropriate as regards their melodic-rythmical features and themes. The functionality of the songs is aimed at developing a sense of rhythm, vocal apparatus as well as musical literacy. Audio materials open up new possibilities for song interpretation through karaoke.