anthem
/ˈænθəm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈænθəm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈan(t)-thəm/ (ame, mw)
anthem — noun
- anthemsingular
- anthemsplural
1. a formal song that a country, school, team, or other group uses to show shared p
a formal song that a country, school, team, or other group uses to show shared pride and identity, especially at public events
The crowd stood in silence while the national anthem filled the stadium.
collocation: national anthem
Haruto practised the school anthem before the graduation ceremony on Friday.
collocation: school anthem
After the win, the players shouted the club anthem in the locker room.
Lisa says this protest anthem still gives her hope during hard weeks.
Students voted for a new team anthem before the regional final began.
- march
a march is defined by its steady walking beat, while an anthem is defined by symbolic importance to a group
- theme song
a theme song is linked to a show, campaign, or person, not usually to an official public ceremony
用法筆記
This sense often appears with words naming the group that uses the song, such as national, school, club, or team. It can also describe a song strongly linked to a movement or public event.
常見錯誤
2. a short church song written for a choir, often performed during a service with o
a short church song written for a choir, often performed during a service with organ accompaniment
Élise rehearsed the Easter anthem with the choir before evening prayer.
church choir anthem
The organist began the anthem as the candles were lit at the altar.
Christopher composed a new anthem for the cathedral's Christmas service.
After the reading, the choir sang an anthem by Purcell.
文法句型
anthem by + composer
用法筆記
This sense belongs to church music and usually refers to a piece performed by a choir, not by the whole congregation. A hymn is simpler and meant for everyone to sing, while an anthem is more often a choral performance piece.