British music
England's musical output
British music encompasses music originating from or associated with the United Kingdom.
The term often evokes specific eras and movements: the British Invasion of the 1960s, punk rock, Britpop, and electronic dance music.
It may also refer to traditional forms like Celtic folk, brass bands, and Anglican church music.
The course covers British music from madrigals to Radiohead.
- BritpopMid-nineties UK rock movement
- composerCreator of musical works
- sea shantiesSailors' rhythmic work songs
- conductorOne who directs musicians
- Swinging Sixties1960s cultural revolution
Edward Elgar · mod culture · punk rock · drum and bass · David Bowie · synth-pop · Adele · indie rock · The Beatles · Royal Albert Hall · Stones · Abbey Road · Spice Girls · NME · Radiohead · rave · Bowie · Manchester
- BritainEngland, Wales, Scotland, London, Northern Ireland
- world musicreggae, samba, bossa nova, flamenco, fado
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