anthem
21Anthem — An|them 〈[æ:nðəm] n. 15; Mus.〉 engl., der Motette od. Kantate ähnliches Werk der Kirchenmusik [engl. <aengl. antefn <lat. antiphona „Wechselgesang“ <grch. antiphonos; → Antiphonie] * * * An|them [ ænθəm ], das; s, s [engl. anthem <… …
22Anthem — A polyphonic setting of a Christian text, usually Biblical, in English, excluding ordinaries of the mass and traditional canticles such as Magnificat. The term dates from the 11th century, an English cognate of antiphon. English language… …
23anthem — an|them [ˈænθəm] n [Date: 900 1000; : Late Latin; Origin: antiphona, from Greek, from antiphonos answering , from anti ( ANTI ) + phone sound ] 1.) a formal or religious song →↑national anthem 2.) a song that a particular group of people consider …
24anthem — noun (C) 1 a formal or religious song see also: national anthem 2 a song that a particular group of people consider to be very important: The Rolling Stones Satisfaction became an anthem for a generation …
25anthem — UK [ˈænθəm] / US noun [countable] Word forms anthem : singular anthem plural anthems 1) the official song of a particular country or organization that people sing on special occasions 2) a song that is important to a particular group of people 3) …
26anthem — /ˈænθəm / (say anthuhm) noun 1. a hymn, as of praise, devotion, or patriotism. 2. a piece of sacred vocal music, usually with words taken from the Scriptures. 3. a hymn sung in alternate parts. 4. a recorded song or piece of music which achieves… …
27anthem — noun /ˈænθəm/ a) Antiphon. The schools anthem sang of its many outstanding qualities, and it was hard to keep a straight face while singing. b) A choral or vocal composition, often with a religious or political lyric …
28anthem — noun Anthem is used after these nouns: ↑rock …
29anthem — Synonyms and related words: Agnus Dei, Benedicite, Brautlied, Christmas carol, Gloria, Gloria Patri, Gloria in Excelsis, Introit, Kunstlied, Liebeslied, Magnificat, Miserere, Negro spiritual, Nunc Dimittis, Te Deum, Trisagion, Vedic hymn,… …
30Anthem — Original name in latin Anthem Name in other language State code US Continent/City America/Phoenix longitude 33.86726 latitude 112.14682 altitude 566 Population 21700 Date 2011 05 14 …
