Definition of Anthems. Meaning of Anthems. Synonyms of Anthems

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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...
- Loser Anthems: B-Sides and Rarities (normally referred to simply as "Loser Anthems") is a 2001 EP release by the Matthew Good Band. The EP was issued in...
- national anthems List of regional anthems Anthems of the autonomous communities of Spain List of U.S. state songs Anthems of the Soviet Republics Anthem of...
- Africa's dual national anthems were merged in abridged forms in early 1997 to form the current national anthem. The new national anthem was performed at an...
- sporting events Historical Chinese anthems This disambiguation page lists articles ****ociated with the title Anthem of China. If an internal link led you...
- 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...
- coronation anthem is a piece of choral music to accompany the crowning of a monarch. Many composers have written such works. Being anthems, they are not...
- 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...
- the official anthem of the then European Community – since 1993 the European Union. It is not intended to replace the national anthems of the member...