Definition

Proper noun 1. A legendary and highly influential rock and pop band from Liverpool, England: The Beatles were a British musical group, active primarily in the 1960s, renowned for their songwriting, studio innovation, and immense global popularity. They are widely regarded as one of the most important and successful bands in the history of popular music.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Beatles changed the sound of popular music forever.
  • My father has a large collection of Beatles records.
  • The song "Yesterday" is one of the most covered Beatles compositions.

Advanced Usage

• "Beatlemania": A term coined to describe the intense, frenzied enthusiasm and fan frenzy directed toward The Beatles, especially during the early to mid-1960s.
  • The footage from 1964 perfectly captures the height of Beatlemania.

Variants and Related Words

• Beatle (noun): A member of the band The Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, or Ringo Starr).
  • Paul McCartney is the most famous living Beatle.
• Beatlesque (adjective): Resembling or characteristic of the music or style of The Beatles.
  • The band's harmonic vocals and melodic basslines give their sound a Beatlesque quality.

Synonyms

• The Fab Four: A popular nickname for The Beatles.
• The Lads from Liverpool: An informal reference to the band, highlighting their city of origin.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Bigger than The Beatles": A hyperbolic expression used to describe a level of fame or cultural impact so immense it is compared to that of The Beatles.
  • The new pop star is being hailed by some as "bigger than The Beatles," though many critics disagree.

Noun

1. a rock group from Liverpool who between 1962 and 1970 produced a variety of hit songs and albums (most of them written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon)