An anthem is a short vocal composition. In the Church of England the word indicates such a composition often using a non-liturgical text (i.e. not part of the official service). A full anthem is for full choir, without soloists, while a verse anthem makes contrasting use of solo singers. Both these forms flourished in the Church of England from the [..]

Old English ontemn, antefn, "a composition (in prose or verse) sung antiphonally," from Late Latin antefana, from Greek antiphona "verse response" (see antiphon). Sense evolved to [..]

song of strong belief in faith or patriotism.

a piece of music sung by a church choir. The same word also means the national song of a country.

A choral setting of an English religious text similar to a motet, usually used in church with or without organ accompaniment.

(n) a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)(n) a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

a short piece for choir on a religious theme.

A choral setting (often with solo voice parts and organ accompaniment) of an English language religious or moral text, usually for performance during Protestant services; c1550 to present.

a choral setting (often with solo voice parts and organ accompaniment) of an English language religious or moral text, usually for performance during Protestant services. antiphon:

a sacred choral composition, in English, accompanied or unaccompanied, intended for use in the Protestant liturgy. Analogous to motet in the Roman rite.

An anthem is a short piece of religious music. Many countries have a national anthem. This is usually a solemn song with patriotic words.

Choral composition with a sacred or moralizing text.