Katharine Lee Bates wrote "O beautiful for Spacious Skies" after climbing Pikes Peak and gazing across the plains to the east. The "alabaster cities" of stanza three refers to the "White City" of the Columbian World Exposition at Chicago which she visited on the way to Colorado. (according to "Hymn Notes for Church Bulletins" by Austin C. Lovelace)
The phrase "beautiful symphony of brotherhood" refers to the harmonious and interconnected relationships among individuals, emphasizing unity, cooperation, and mutual support. Just as a symphony blends various musical elements to create a pleasing sound, brotherhood brings together diverse individuals to foster understanding and compassion. This metaphor suggests that when people come together in solidarity, they can create a positive and uplifting experience that resonates deeply within communities.
The phrase "jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood" refers to the transformation of societal conflicts and divisions into a harmonious, unified community. It suggests that despite differences and disagreements, there is potential for collaboration and understanding. The metaphor of a symphony emphasizes the importance of working together, blending diverse voices and experiences to create a cohesive and inclusive society. Ultimately, it calls for unity and empathy among individuals to foster a sense of belonging and shared purpose.
It refers to the migration of prophet Muhammad from Mecca (or Makkah) to Medina
Rhythm in music refers to the pattern of beats in a piece of music. Meter refers to the timing of the music.
Most specifically the term "lyrical" refers to the lyrics in a song and qualities of lyrics. music
The full verse is:O beautiful, for spacious skies,For amber waves of grain,For purple mountain majestiesAbove the fruited plain!Explanation:The song America the Beautiful mentions several attributes that make America so beautiful, and America's beautiful mountains are one of those attributes. The lyrics "above the fruited plain" are simply describing that the location of the purple mountains, mentioned in the previous lyrics, are above the plains that are filled with fruits. Katharine Lee Bates' inspiration for "America the Beautiful" came from her visit to Pikes Peak in 1893. It describes the view as seen from the top of Pikes Peak. At 14,410 ft, the skies are spacious, the mountains in all directions look purple, and below are the cities of Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs. They lie in a fertile valley full of apple and cherry orchards. As far as one can see towards the east are amber waves of grain.
They are beautiful. Note: 'Hermosas' refers to something feminine because it ends in an 'as'.
The phrase 'Corporate America' refers to the album 'Corporate America' from the rock band Boston. It also refers to the world of corporations and big business.
No, the US refers only to the United States of America, which consists of 50 states, while North America refers to the continent, which also includes Canada.
美丽-meili refers to a place or object 漂亮-piaoliang refers to a person
No, the US refers only to the United states of America, which consists of 50 states, while North America refers to the continent, which also includes Canada.
"Bella brezza" translates to "beautiful breeze" in English. It refers to a pleasant, gentle wind or airflow.
Charming, comely, cute, captivating, callipygean (which refers to a specific part of the body being beautiful).
America is the union. The Union refers to the union of states forming the United States of America.
A Helen refers to Helen of the Trojan War. Helen was a beautiful woman, the most beautiful mortal alive, and when Paris saw her, he kidnapped her and took her to his palace, thereby starting the Trojan War. Generally, being "a Helen" either refers to being beautiful or a troublemaker.
They are beautiful. Note: 'Hermosas' refers to something feminine because it ends in an 'as'.
No, Scotland is not in America. Scotland is a country located in the northern part of the United Kingdom, while America refers to the continents of North and South America.