How well do you know children's music? Take our quiz.

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This photo shows Lance Robertson, also known as DJ Lance Rock, on stage at the opening of the 'Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!: Get The Sillies Out!' tour kick-off at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Nov. 23, 2012.

The children's music genre has come a long way in recent years, with popular adult musicians and bands creating their own kid-friendly albums, and popular kid groups like "Yo Gabba Gabba" selling out shows in major arenas around the world. From catchy classics that get stuck in your head, to songs that sound like nails on a chalkboard, how well do you know children's music?

1. In the song “Bare Necessities” what character leads the song?

The song is from the 1967 animated film "The Jungle Book" and was originally written for an earlier draft of the movie that was never produced.

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An image of Mowgli from 'The Jungle Book.'

Barumba

Malificent

Yogi the Bear

Baloo

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