Pet Shop Boys

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the musical classification?English synth-pop duo
2. What is the formation location and year?London, England, 1981
3. Who are the Pet Shop Boys?The Pet Shop Boys are a music duo made up of keyboardist Chris Lowe and singer Neil Tennant. They are famous for their clever electronic music and thoughtful lyrics.
4. When did the Pet Shop Boys start making music?They began in London in 1981. Since then, they have kept making music that people love.

Synth-pop: A music genre characterized by the dominant use of synthesizers and electronic instrumentation, often featuring catchy melodies and danceable rhythms.
Second British Invasion: A period in the mid-1980s when numerous British musical artists achieved significant commercial success in the North American market.