Anthem

Anthem is a song that is identified with certain cause, group, or a body. It is characterized by its power of rousing or uplifting sentiments of the people concerned. It is sung, recited, or played in group. The composition typically contains short poetic and musical phrases or sentences intended to be sung in group.

A choral composition sung by a choir during church services are also sometimes referred to as anthem, which is based on a biblical passage. It is sung antiphonally.

An anthem adopted by a country as a national identity is known as national anthem.

Nearby pages
Anthemic, Anthemion, Anthemius, Anther, Antheridium