anthem

Definition

Antiphon.

Etymology

From Middle English anteme, from Old English antefn, antefen and Old French antiene, anteine, anteivne, from Latin antiphōna, from Ancient Greek ἀντίφωνα (antíphōna), from ἀντί (antí, “over against”) + φωνή (phōnḗ, “voice, sound”). Doublet of antiphon.

Example Sentences

• "The school's anthem sang of its many outstanding qualities, and it was hard to keep a straight face while singing."
• "The choir sang a selection of Christmas anthems at the service just before the big day."
• "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"..."