Anthem
Definition
A solemn musical piece, a national or religious anthem, or a polyphonic choral composition specific to the Anglican liturgy; in a modern cultural sense, a highly emotional song that defines a generation, group, or movement.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Anthem
- National hymn
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun adapting systematically to standard Romanian plural and case structures. |
| Formation | Recent lexical borrowing from English 'anthem', functionalized within music criticism and media. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈæn.θəm] |
| Source | Lexicon of Contemporary Musicology and Urban Subcultures |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Această melodie rock a devenit rapid un adevărat anthem pentru tinerii protestatari din întreaga lume.
EN: This rock melody quickly became a true anthem for young protesters around the world.
RO: Compozitorul a primit sarcina de a scrie un anthem coral pentru ceremonia de deschidere a jocurilor sportive.
EN: The composer was tasked with writing a choral anthem for the opening ceremony of the sports games.
RO: Criticul muzical a remarcat structura de anthem a piesei, lăudând refrenul memorabil și aranjamentul orchestral.
EN: The music critic noted the song's anthem structure, praising the memorable chorus and orchestral arrangement.
Idioms & Phrases
Anthem de festival / Festival anthem
RO: Piesă electronică sau rock de mare succes care domină evenimentele estivale și este strâns asociată cu atmosfera de festival.
EN: A highly successful electronic or rock track that dominates summer events and is closely associated with the festival atmosphere.
Anthem național / National anthem
RO: Simbol muzical oficial al unui stat, interpretat la ceremonii publice, evenimente diplomatice și competiții internaționale.
EN: The official musical symbol of a state, performed at public ceremonies, diplomatic events, and international competitions.
Structură de anthem / Anthem-like structure
RO: Arhitectură compozițională bazată pe o progresie grandioasă, acumulare de tensiune și un refren exploziv, ușor de reținut.
EN: Compositional architecture based on a grand progression, tension buildup, and an explosive, catchy chorus.
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