anthemnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈæn.θəm/us/ˈæn.θəm/a song that has special importance for a particular group of people, an organization, or a country, often sung on a special occasion:
The national anthems of the teams are played at the beginning of international football matches.
John Lennon's "Imagine" has become the anthem of peace-lovers all over the world.
a religious song sung by a choir with organ music
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Singing
- a cappella
- accompaniment
- accompany
- alto
- aria
- barbershop
- ditty
- diva
- duet
- elegy
- falsetto
- jingle
- refrain
- septet
- serenade
- sextet
- shanty
- sing
- tenor
- treble
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