anthem

Definition von anthem im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: A very popular song or track
In May 2000, they even finally cracked the UK top ten when they teamed up with Paul Van Dyk on the trance anthem The Riddle.; Antiphon; A choral or vocal composition, often with a religious or political lyric
The school's anthem sang of its many outstanding qualities, and it was hard to keep a straight face while singing.; A hymn of praise or loyalty
The choir sang a selection of Christmas anthems at the service just before the big day.; {n} a holy or divine song, a kind of hymn; Special music sung by the choir or a soloist just before the sermon; A hymn or choral piece sung only by a choir; A choral or vocal composition, often with a religious or political lyric, with or without accompaniment, written either for performance in a church, or another place with significance to the song itself; A Christian term for a hymn whose words come from the Bible; short solemn vocal composition; An item sung by the choir that is not part of the liturgical service Usually set to a bibical text; An ‘anthem’ is a hymn whose lyrics come from scripture Historically, anthems were sung responsively; a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school); A hymn or choral piece sung only by a choir, without the congregation; A solemn vocal composition sung at a religious service to the congregation A national anthem is a patriotic song; This is the hymn that is sung by the choir or by a soloist after the sermon The anthem is always on the same subject as the Bible readings and the sermon, and is another way of both interpreting and celebrating the Bible lesson, and God's active presence in our lives; {i} American mutual insurance company headquartered in Indiana, provider of health insurance and healthcare management services; sacred vocal music using scriptural words; now also any vocal music or hymn sung by a choir but not by the congregation; a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation); sacred vocal music using scriptural words (a text from Scripture or other sources) that is sung or said during the liturgy; now also any vocal music or hymn sung by a choir but not by the congregation; also called Antiphon; An anthem is a song which is used to represent a particular nation, society, or group and which is sung on special occasions. The band played the Czech anthem. see also national anthem. Choral composition with English words used in church services. It developed in the mid-16th century as the Anglican version of the Catholic Latin motet. The full anthem is for unaccompanied chorus throughout; the verse anthem employs one or more soloists and, generally, instrumental accompaniment. Both types often employ antiphonal singing, the alternation of two half-choirs (anthem derives from antiphon). William Byrd, Thomas Tallis, Henry Purcell, and George Frideric Handel wrote well-known anthems; To celebrate with anthems; A song or hymn of praise; {i} hymn; patriotic song; See Palmette a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school); 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; A floral ornament
anthem change: alteration in a hymn of devotion or patriotism
national anthem: The official song of a nation or country, generally of a patriotic nature and played at events to celebrate or honor the nation
national anthem: a song formally adopted as the anthem for a nation
anthems: plural of anthem
national anthem: song of praise or devotion for one's nation
national anthem: A national anthem is a nation's official song which is played or sung on public occasions. the official song of a nation that is sung or played on public occasions

anthem

Silbentrennung

an·them

Türkische aussprache

änthım

Synonyme

canticle, chant, chorus, hymn, melody, paean

Aussprache

/ˈanᴛʜəm/ /ˈænθəm/

Etymologie

[ 'an(t)-th&m ] (noun.) before 12th century. From Middle English anteme Old English antefn Late Latin antiphōna Ancient Greek ἀντίφωνα (antiphona) ἀντί (anti, “over against”) + φωνή (phone, “voice, sound”). Compare antiphon.