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Pet Shop Boys

Pet Shop Boys make music. They use machines to make sounds. Two friends started the group. They sing many songs. People all over the world love them. Do you like to dance to music?

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Pet Sounds

Pet Sounds is a famous music album. It was made by a band called the Beach Boys. They used many new sounds. They used violins and flutes too. It is a very special work of art. Do you like to listen to music?

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Petula Clark

Petula Clark is a famous singer. She sang many happy songs. She sang in many ways to talk. People all over the world love her music. She has sold many records. Do you like to sing too?

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PewDiePie

A man makes videos online. He plays many video games. He talks while he plays. Many people like to watch him. It is fun to see his games. Do you like to play games too?

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Peyo

Peyo was a man who drew stories. He lived in a place called Belgium. He made tiny blue people called Smurfs. People all over the world love them. He made many happy books. Do you like to read stories?

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P. G. Wodehouse

Plum was a funny writer. He wrote many books. He made people laugh with his stories. His books are fun to read. Do you like funny stories?

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Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams makes music. He makes songs for movies too. He also makes clothes. He has won many big awards. His music makes people feel good. Do you like to dance to music?

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Pharsalia

This is a long story in a poem. It tells about a big fight in Rome. It was a sad time for the people. The story is about brave men and wars. We can read it today. Do you like stories about history?

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Phèdre

Phèdre is a famous play. It was written a long time ago. It tells a sad story. Many people still act it out today. It is a very special piece of art. Do you like stories?

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

This is a big art museum. It sits on a hill. You can see many paintings there. You can see metal suits too. It is a fun place to visit. Do you like art?

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Phil Collins

Phil Collins is a famous singer. He plays the drums too. He was in a band called Genesis. He also makes songs all by himself. People all over the world love his music. Do you like to dance to music?

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Phil Hellmuth

Phil Hellmuth is a card player. He plays a game called poker. He has won many prizes. He won seventeen special bracelets. He is very good at his game. Do you like to play games?

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Philip Astley

Philip Astley loved horses. He showed many tricks on them. He also had clowns and music. This made a fun show for everyone. It was the first modern circus. Do you like the circus?

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Philip K. Dick

Philip Dick was a writer. He wrote many stories. His books were about space and the future. He liked to ask big questions. His stories became movies too. Do you like stories about space?

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Philip Larkin

Philip Larkin wrote poems. He worked in a big library too. He loved to write books. His poems are very famous. People still love his work today. Do you like to read poems?

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Philip Marlowe

Philip Marlowe is a character in books. He is a private eye. He solves mysteries. He likes to play chess. He also likes poems. He is a very tough man. Do you like mystery stories?

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Philippe Noiret

Philippe Noiret was a famous actor. He acted in many movies. He lived in France. He loved to ride horses, too. He worked very hard at his job. Do you like watching movies?

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Philippe Petit

Philippe Petit is a wire walker. He walks on a thin line. He can walk high in the air. He even dances on the wire. People cheer when he does it. It is a brave art. Do you like to balance?

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Philipp Kirkorov

Philipp Kirkorov is a singer. He sings many songs. He sings on TV too. He has won many prizes. People like to hear him. Do you like music?

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Philip Pullman

Philip Pullman is a writer. He writes many books for kids. He wrote a famous series called His Dark Materials. His stories are full of wonder. People all over the world love his books. Do you like to read stories?

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Philip Roth

Philip Roth was a famous writer. He wrote many books. He wrote about life and people. His stories were very special. Many people loved to read them. Do you like to read stories?

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Philip Sidney

Philip was a man who loved words. He wrote many poems. He was also a brave soldier. He helped his friends in a fight. People remember him for being kind. He even gave his water to a friend. Do you like to write poems?

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Phil Ivey

Phil Ivey is a great card player. He plays a game called poker. He has won many big prizes. People think he is the best. He works very hard at his game. Do you like to play cards?

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Phil Keoghan

Phil Keoghan is on TV. He hosts a big race. He loves to try new things. He even rides a bike a long way. He helps people too. Do you like watching shows?

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Philoctetes (Sophocles play)

This is a famous play. It tells a story from long ago. A man has a special bow. He stays on a lonely island. Some men want his help. Can he find his way home?

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Philosophical fiction

Some books tell big stories. They ask hard questions. They help us think about life. They can be like fairy tales. These books help us learn. Do you like to think about big ideas?

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Phil Silvers

Phil Silvers was a funny man. He acted in many shows. He made people laugh on TV. He even wrote a song. He loved to make people smile. Do you like funny shows?

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Phineas and Ferb

Phineas and Ferb is a fun show. Two brothers build big things. They do this every summer. A pet animal is a secret agent! It is a very happy show. Do you like to build things too?

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Photograph

A photo is a picture made with light. It can show a pretty view. You can use a phone to take one. Photos help us keep our memories. They are fun to share. Do you like taking photos?

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Photorealism

Some artists paint like a camera. They look at a photo first. Then they paint what they see. It looks very real. It is fun to look at. Can you see the details?

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Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller was a funny woman. She told many jokes on TV. She had big hair and bright clothes. Her loud laugh made people happy. She loved to make others smile. Do you like to laugh?

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Phyllis Spira

Phyllis Spira was a great dancer. She danced ballet on big stages. She moved with grace and skill. Her dancing brought joy to many people. She even helped teach dance to children. Do you like to dance too?

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Piano Concerto (Grieg)

This is a big song for piano. It uses many instruments. A piano plays fast and loud. It sounds like a dance. People love to hear it. Do you like music?

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Piano Concerto No. 1 (Chopin)

A man named Chopin wrote this music. It has a piano and many other sounds. It can sound calm and sweet. It can also sound like a dance. People love to listen to it. Do you like piano music?

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Piano Concerto No. 1 (Tchaikovsky)

This is a famous song for piano. A piano plays with a big band. It sounds very grand. People love to hear it. It makes us feel big feelings. Do you like piano music?

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Piano Concerto No. 2 (Rachmaninoff)

This is a special song for piano. A man named Sergei wrote it. He felt sad for a long time. Then he felt better and wrote this music. It makes people feel happy. Do you like piano music?

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Piano Concerto No. 3 (Rachmaninoff)

This is a song for piano. It has many loud sounds. It is very hard to play. Many people love to hear it. It can feel very big and strong. Do you like piano music?

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Piano Concerto No. 5 (Beethoven)

This is a big piece of music. It has a piano and an orchestra. The piano sounds like a hero. It is very strong and grand. You might like the loud sounds. Do you like to listen to music?

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Piano Sonata in B minor (Liszt)

This is a song for the piano. It sounds very big. It can be loud or soft. A man named Liszt wrote it. It takes a long time to play. Do you like piano music?

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Piano Sonata No. 11 (Mozart)

This is a song for the piano. It has three parts. One part sounds like a fast march. It makes people want to move. Do you like to listen to piano music?

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Piano Sonata No. 14 (Beethoven)

This is a famous song for the piano. People call it the Moonlight Sonata. It sounds like soft light at night. It can also sound very fast and loud. It is a beautiful piece of music. Do you like piano music?

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Piano Sonata No. 2 (Chopin)

This is a song for the piano. It has four parts. One part sounds like a slow bell. People love to hear it. It is very famous. Do you like piano music?

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Piano Sonata No. 8 (Beethoven)

This is a famous song for piano. It has many loud and soft parts. Some parts sound very sad. Other parts are fast and fun. People love to play it. It brings much joy. Do you like piano music?

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Piccolo

The piccolo is a small flute. It makes a very high sound. It can sound bright and sparkly. People play it in big bands. It is fun to hear. Do you like high sounds?

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Pictures at an Exhibition

A man made music from art. He heard the pictures in his head. The songs sound like a walk through a show. It helps us see his friend's work. It is a very special gift. Do you like music?

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Picturesque

Some views look like a painting. They can be rough or wild. This is called picturesque. It is not too smooth or neat. It can be very pretty to see. Do you like wild views?

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Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan is a famous actor. He acts in many movies. He played a spy named James Bond. He also acts in shows on TV. Acting makes him feel very happy. He works hard at his job. Do you like movies?

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Pierina Legnani

Pierina was a great dancer. She danced on her toes. She could spin many times. This showed her great skill. People loved to watch her. Do you like to dance?

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