- a song, as of praise, devotion, or patriotism: the national anthem of Spain; our college anthem.
- a piece of sacred vocal music, usually with words taken from the Scriptures.
- a hymn sung alternately by different sections of a choir or congregation.
- to celebrate with or in an anthem.
- a song of loyalty or devotion, as to a nation or college
- a musical composition for a choir, usually set to words from the Bible, sung as part of a church service
- a religious chant sung antiphonally
- a popular rock or pop song
