Song Lyrics: Write your own lyrics to a favorite tune (or compose an original one) and record it.
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The lyrics must be original.
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The word "pi" must be used at least 3 times.
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Contestants must name the tune to which their lyrics will be sung or indicate that the tune is original.
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A copy of the lyrics must accompany the entry.
- You must send an audio file of your song.
Pi-merick: Create a limerick with pi as the subject of your poem.
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The limerick must be original.
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Your pi-merick must consist of five lines.
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The rhyme scheme is aabba. (In other words, lines one, two, and five all rhyme with each other, and lines three and four rhyme with each other.)
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Try to follow the typical rhythm of a limerick, like this:
bah-BAH bah-bah-BAH bah-bah-BAH
bah-BAH bah-bah-BAH bah-bah-BAH
bah-BAH bah-bah-BAH
bah-BAH bah-bah-BAH
bah-BAH bah-bah-BAH bah-bah-BAH - Your limerick may consist of more than one verse.
Pi-ku: Create a 3-lined poem in a loosely constructed haiku style.
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The poem must be original.
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The first line must contain 3 syllables or sounds, the second 14, and the third 15.
- Pi must be the subject of your poem.
Click "Submit Here" to upload your contest entries!
Entries will be presented to the public on 3/14/15. Judges will base their decisions for choosing the winning entries on creativity and originality.
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