an ORCHESTRA (= large group of musicians) from Boston, known for its performances and records of well-known pieces of CLASSICAL music and famous tunes from films and MUSICAL s
(1920-) a Polish priest, who became the first Polish POPE (= the leader of the Roman Catholic religion) in 1978. He has travelled more than any Pope before, visiting countries all over the world. He has often spoken about his opposition to BIRTH CONTROL and to the idea of women becoming priests.
(1688-1744) a British poet and SATIRIST . Many people consider him the most important poet of his time, and admire his use of the HEROIC COUPLET . His best known works are The Rape of the Lock and The Dunciad . He also produced very popular translations of the poems of Homer.
a British television programme on which singers and bands appear and music VIDEO s are shown, especially when the singers or bands have records in the current CHART s . The programme always ends with the record that has sold the most copies in that week.