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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...
- 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...
- playing a non-anthem piece in place of a national anthem. List of national anthems List of former national anthems List of regional anthems "Am 21. Juni...
- anthems even though they are not sovereign states. In the early modern period, some European monarchies adopted royal anthems. Some of these anthems have...
- anthems National anthem Personal anthem Regional anthems by country List of British anthems Regional anthems of Finland List of Indian state anthems List...
- Anthem (Ralph Towner album), 2000 Anthem (Toyah album) Anthems (Anthrax EP), 2013 Anthems (Kerry Ellis album), 2010 Anthems (Laibach album) Anthems (Messengers...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Look up anthem in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The Anthem may refer to: "The Anthem" (Good Charlotte song), 2002 "The Anthem" (Pitbull song), 2007...