There is a common misconception that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) composed the tune for “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”. However, this is not true. Mozart wrote a series of variations of the melody, but he did not compose the melody himself.
The story behind the twinkling little Star (Image: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
The tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” is set to the tune of a French tune called “Ah! vous dirai-je, maman” (English: “Oh! Shall I Tell You, Mama”). This tune was first published in 1761. It is not known who composed the tune but it has been used for other songs, such as “Baa Baa Black Sheep” and “Mary Had a Little” Lamb”.
The combination of Taylor’s poem and French tunes has made “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” one of the most loved songs in the world. It has been translated into many languages and sung by both children and adults. The song is often used as a lullaby or bedtime song.
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Who wrote ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’?
The English lyrics of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” were written by Jane Taylor (1783-1824), an English poet and writer. The poem was first published in 1806 in a collection of poems by Taylor and her sister Ann Taylor called Rhymes for the Nursery. The poem is in the form of a couplet, with five stanzas, although only the first stanza is well known.
The poem is about a star and its beauty. The speaker wonders what the star is and how it appeared in the sky. The speaker also compares the star to a diamond and a pearl. The poem ends with the speaker asking for a twinkling star for them.
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