National anthem meaning in English

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Definition

a national anthem: a song or piece of music which represents a country (La Marseillaise, God Save The King, etc.) idiom

Examples

  • "Philip : Thank you loyal subjects, I hope you enjoyed your new national anthem. Don't worry, you'll going to hear it again, every morning, every afternoon, and twice every night."
  • "The Japanese national anthem?"
  • "So, now, as my first act as King of Cheeterland, please rise to sing your new national anthem."
  • "Edward, let's hear our new anthem!"
  • "Bruno : Stand up Jean, and take off your hat, it's time for the national anthem."
  • "(Jean humming French national anthem)"
  • "Step 2: Changing a national anthem is very disturbing to the people."
  • "(anthem starts): O!"
Exercise 1
The official patriotic song of each country is called a . (two words)
The official patriotic song of each country is called a national anthem. (two words)
national anthem: The "national anthem" is a song that is used to introduce a nation at public occasions. Bruno asks Jean to rise for the national anthem, which is traditionally played at the start of most American sporting events.
Exercise 2
"Edward, let's hear our new anthem!"

What is an "anthem"?
"Edward, let's hear our new anthem!"

What is an "anthem"?
This is correct. An "anthem" is a special song or hymn that is sung or played to show loyalty to a group, organization or country. Example: The national ANTHEMS of England and Wales were played before the world cup soccer final.
This is incorrect. An "anthem" is not a song that demonstrates a singer's vocal technique. However, in opera, there are "coloratura arias" that show how well a singer can sing, such as the Queen of the night's aria in "The Magic Flute"!
This is incorrect. A very successful or popular song that everyone knows would probably be described as a "classic", a "standard", or perhaps a "hit".

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