What is "anthem"

Anthem \An"them\, v. t. To celebrate with anthems. [Poet.]

Sweet birds antheming the morn.
--Keats. [1913 Webster] ||

Anthem \An"them\ ([a^]n"th[e^]m), n. [OE. antym, antefne, AS. antefen, fr. LL. antiphona, fr. Gr. 'anti`fwna, neut. pl. of 'anti`fwnon antiphon, or anthem, n. neut., from 'anti`fwnos sounding contrary, returning a sound; 'anti` over against + fwnh` 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 or devotion; as, a national anthem.
   --Milton.

Old English ontemn, antefn, "a composition (in prose or verse) sung antiphonally," from Late Latin antefana, from Greek antiphona "verse response" (see antiphon). Sense evolved to "a composition set to sacred music" (late 14c.), then "song of praise or gladness" (1590s). Used in reference to the English national song (technically, as OED points out, a hymn) and extended to those of other nations. Modern spelling is from late 16c., perhaps an attempt to make the word look more Greek.

n. 1 (context archaic English) antiphon. 2 A choral or vocal composition, often with a religious or political lyric. 3 A hymn of praise or loyalty. 4 (context informal English) A very popular song or track. vb. (context transitive poetic English) To celebrate with anthems.

1. n. a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)

2. a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation) [syn: hymn]

An anthem is a musical composition of celebration, usually used as a symbol for a distinct group, particularly the national anthems of countries. Originally, and in music theory and religious contexts, it also refers more particularly to short sacred choral work and still more particularly to a specific form of Anglican church music

Anthem is a dystopian fiction novella by Ayn Rand, written in 1937 and first published in 1938 in England. It takes place at some unspecified future date when mankind has entered another dark age. Technological advancement is now carefully planned and the concept of individuality has been eliminated.

anthem. is the fifth studio album by ska punk band Less Than Jake.

Anthem is a single released in August 1997 by The Wildhearts, on the Mushroom Records Label. It was the first Wildhearts single to be released on multiple formats (Formats: CD1 (MUSH6CD), CD2 (MUSH6CDX), 7" Vinyl (MUSH6S)) with different b-sides on each format, which caused some uproar at the time from longtime fans of the band. It reached number 21 on the UK chart.

The single was the first from the controversial album Endless Nameless and the first officially released Wildhearts song to feature someone other than Ginger on lead vocals, in this case bassist Danny McCormack.

"Anthem" is a song from the concept album and subsequent musical Chess by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. The song describes the feelings of Soviet Russian challenger, Anatoly Sergievsky, when he defects. The song was originally sung by Tommy Körberg on the original concept album and as Anatoly in the original West End cast. It was later covered by various artists including Josh Groban on his album Stages and Kerry Ellis.

Anthem is a 1981 album by Toyah. It was the band's most successful album, reaching number 2 in the UK Album Chart and featuring the Top 10 singles " It's a Mystery" and " I Want to Be Free".

Original vinyl issues of the album came complete with a colour insert featuring photographs of the band wrapped in bandages, with various exposed body parts sprayed gold, and Egyptian themed drawings across the lyrics pages. A picture disc variation, featuring the albums front and back artwork and no sleeve, was also issued at the time.

An anthem is a type of church music or a song of celebration. It may also refer to:

is a Japanese heavy metal band that was formed during the early 1980s in Tokyo. They are among the handful of heavy metal bands founded in Japan during that time and are considered to be one of the most successful and influential, alongside Loudness and Earthshaker.

Anthem is an album by Steve Lacy released on the Arista Novus label in 1990. It features five of Lacy's compositions (and one by Jean-Jacques Avenel) with texts by Osip Mandelstam and Mary Frazee performed by Lacy, Bobby Few, Steve Potts, Jean-Jacques Avenel, John Betsh, Sam Kelly, Glenn Ferris, La Velle and Irene Aebi.

Anthem (The 2002 FIFA World Cup Official Anthem) by Vangelis and produced and mixed by Takkyu Ishino is the theme song for 2002 FIFA World Cup held in South Korea and Japan.

The single was commercially successful in Japan, being certified platinum for 100,000 copies shipped to stores. It received the " Song of the Year" award by RIAJ.

The versions were included in the official soundtrack Fever Pitch and The Official Album of the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Anthem is an album by Black Uhuru, released originally in 1983 and internationally in 1984. In 1985, the album won Black Uhuru the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Recording. Anthem has been released in three editions, each with different track listings and mixes, as well as a box set.

Anthem is a nine-minute music video released in 1991. The film was produced by Marlon T. Riggs. The film displays mixes images of mainstream African-American pride, such as traditional African tribal dances, alongside images representing gay pride, such as ACT UP's "Silence=Death". The film uses powerful imagery and poetry to explore, celebrate, and revolutionize Gay Black culture.

Anthem is a solo album by American guitarist Ralph Towner recorded in 2000 and released on the ECM label.

"Anthem" is a song by American heavy metal band Iced Earth from their album Dystopia. Since its release it has become one of the most popular tracks of the album. The song "Anthem" was described by vocalist Stu Block as a celebration of "people, the human spirit and life". A shorter version the song was also featured on the extended play 5 Songs which was released on September 19, 2011.

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"Anthem", is a song by the British electronic music group N-Joi. The piano-heavy driven single, which also serves as their debut track, has gone on to become one of their most famous signature songs in the act's career, as well as seeing it chart numerous times since its 1990 release.

Anthem is the second studio album by the alternative rock band Goodness. It was released in 1998 on Immortal Records.

Anthem is an album by Christian Scott on Concord Records.

Anthem, aka Henry Hellrung, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Matt Fraction and Barry Kitson, he was an ordinary human who gained temporary powers due to special drugs that empowered normal humans with superhuman abilities. His superhero identity is an allusion to the god Apollo.

Anthem is the sixth studio album released by American pop rock group Hanson. The album is the fourth release through their own label 3CG Records. The album was released on June 18, 2013 in the US and on July 1, 2013 in the UK and Europe. The album charted at #22 on the US Billboard 200, making it their eighth album to chart in the top 40 of the US Billboard 200; the album also charted on #5 on the US Independent Albums Chart.

On April 5, a blog on the group's website written by Zac Hanson revealed that three songs were cut from the album; "Nothing on Me" (lead vocal by Isaac), "Get So Low" (lead vocal by Zac) and "All I Ever Needed" (lead vocal by Taylor).