British Invasion
Definition
The British Invasion was a cultural phenomenon of the mid-1960s when rock and pop music acts from the United Kingdom became popular in the United States.
Analogy
Imagine if all your favorite TV shows suddenly came from another country - that's what happened with music during the British Invasion. It's like if Netflix was suddenly dominated by Korean dramas instead of American series!
Related terms
Cultural Exchange: This involves sharing ideas and information between different cultures which can lead to mutual understanding or blending of cultural practices.
Globalization: This is an ongoing process that involves interconnected changes in social structure worldwide. It includes aspects like technology transfer across borders, and the spread of popular culture.
Music Industry: This refers to the businesses connected with creating and selling music. It includes songwriters, composers, recording artists and engineers, record labels, retailers, digital platforms.
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- What was a significant outcome of the "British Invasion" in the music industry during the 20th century?
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