BBC Lingohack
tunes – melodies, usually easy to remember
singing from the same song sheet – (idiom) showing unity and agreement; co-operating
embellishments – elements added to something to make it more attractive, interesting or exciting
start from scratch – start from a point where nothing has been done
musical repertoire – list of songs a singer or musician knows how to sing or play
1. Ask and answer the questions
- What are humpback whales known for?
- How does the signature song of humpback whales evolve over time?
- What is a “revolution event” in relation to humpback whale songs?
- What did researchers find about the new songs that replace the old ones during a “revolution event”?
- What does the study suggest about the learning capabilities of humpback whales in terms of complexity and new material?