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Definition of Anthems

Anthem
Anthem An"them, n. [OE. antym, antefne, AS. antefen, fr. LL. antiphona, fr. Gr. ?, neut. pl. of ? antiphon, or anthem, n. neut., from ? sounding contrary, returning a sound; ? over against + ? sound, voice: the anthem being sung by the choristers alternately, one half-choir answering the other: cf. OF. anthaine, anteine, antieune, F. antienne. See Antiphon.] 1. Formerly, a hymn sung in alternate parts, in present usage, a selection from the Psalms, or other parts of the Scriptures or the liturgy, set to sacred music. 2. A song or hymn of praise. --Milton.
Anthem
Anthem An"them, v. t. To celebrate with anthems. [Poet.] Sweet birds antheming the morn. --Keats. ||

Meaning of Anthems from wikipedia

- An anthem is a musical composition of celebration, usually used as a symbol for a distinct group, particularly the national anthems of countries. Originally...
- anthems even though they are not sovereign states. In the early modern period, some European monarchies adopted royal anthems. Some of these anthems have...
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- campaigns for the World Cup. Some songs and anthems are more po****r and famous than official songs and anthems. The chosen songs are usually multilingual...
- anthems which, at some point in time, were the de jure or de facto anthems of various contemporary or historical states. Historical Chinese anthems List...
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- A–Z Guide: National Anthems". Buffalo Sabres. Retrieved November 20, 2014. If you are interested in singing the National Anthems at a sporting event at...
- and anthems are more po****r and famous than official songs and anthems. Summer Olympics Winter Olympics List of FIFA World Cup songs and anthems "Muse...
- become anthems for the wider LGBT community.[dubious – discuss] Not all songs labelled as "**** anthems" were written intentionally to become **** anthems, but...
- coronation anthem is a piece of choral music written to accompany the coronation of a monarch. Many composers have written coronation anthems. However,...