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About Anthem
Anthem is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of hymn.
Well-known performers associated with it include George Frideric Handel and Thomas Morley.
Anthem has given rise to 3 subgenres on this site, such as Personal anthem, Coronation anthem and Corporate anthem.
From Wikipedia
An anthem is a musical composition of celebration, usually used as a symbol for a distinct group, particularly the national anthems of countries. Originally, and in music theory and religious contexts, it also refers more particularly to short sacred choral work (still frequently seen in Sacred Harp and other types of shape note singing) and still more particularly to a specific form of liturgical music. In this sense, its use began c. 1550 in English-speaking churches; it uses English language words, in contrast to the originally Roman Catholic 'motet' which sets a Latin text.
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Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Anthem.
Key artists
- George Frideric Handel
- Thomas Morley
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Frequently asked questions
What is Anthem?
Anthem is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of hymn.
Who are famous Anthem artists?
George Frideric Handel and Thomas Morley.