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National Anthems
A national anthem is a form of patriotic music that reflects on the history and traditions of a nation. The majority of national anthems are marches or hymns. The oldest anthem known is 'Wilhelmus', the Dutch national anthem, which was written between 1568 and 1572. The Japanese anthem, 'Kimi ga Yo' is often wrongly thought to be the oldest because the lyrics are taken from a poem written in 794, but it didn't become an anthem until the mid-1800's.
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Was Waltzing Matilda by Banjo Paterson going to be the Australian national anthem?
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"Waltzing Matilda" had a chance of becoming Australia's national anthem in the 1970s/1980s. Back in 1973 then Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam wanted a new national anthem instead of "God Save the Queen" and a competition was held. None of the new entries was considered worthy enough, so the existing songs "Advance Australia Fair", "Waltzing Matilda" and "Song of Australia" were proposed. A 1974 national poll found that "Advance Australia Fair" was the most popular choice. In 1977 the Fraser government held a referendum and attached a national plebiscite to choose the National song. "Advance Australia Fair" won with 43%, "Waltzing Matilda" with 28% and "Song of Australia" with 10%, keeping "God Save the Queen" had 19%. Finally in 1984 the Hawke government adopted "Advance Australia Fair" as the national anthem. For "Waltzing Matilda" to become the Australian national anthem would require an extremely wide-spread ground swell of popular support, intense lobbying of federal members and probably another naitonal plebiscite to confirm its choice. Timing would be important, perhaps during next serious fling at becoming a Republic: some will argue for a new national anthem, not to mention a new flag. Fortunately enough people regard the choice of a song about an itinerant stealing a sheep and drowning rather than be taken into custody as somewhat less dignified as the nation's anthem than the present choice.
Who is singing the National Anthem at the 2009 NFC Championship game in Arizona?
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Jordin Sparks
When did the US officially get its National Anthem?
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It was declared the official national anthem in 1931.
Was quest crew in party rock anthem video?
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Quest Crew appeared in 5 music videos. Far East Movement's Dance Like Michael Jackson, Baby Bash's Outta Control, Snoop Dogg's I Wanna Rock, and LMFAO's Party Rock Anthem & Champagne Showers.
National anthem of Lebanon in English version?
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All for the country, for the glory, for the flag
From the beginning of centuries, our pencil and sword
Our field and mountains are making the men
Our word and work on the way of perfection
All for the country, for the glory for the flag
Young and old at the voice of the country
Lions of forest at the time of violation
Our east is its heart forever Lebanon
Its God protects it all over the time
All for the country, for the glory for the flag
Its sea, its land, are the pearl of the two orients
Its symbol, its charity, fill up the two poles
Its name is its triumph since the time of our grandfathers
Its glory is its cedars, its symbol is for the end of epochs
All for the country, for the glory for the flag
What are the lyrics of England's national anthem?
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God save our gracious Queen
Long live our noble Queen
God save the Queen
Send her victorious
Happy and glorious
Long to reign over us
God save the Queen
Should the word national anthem be capitalized?
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No, because usually the song has it's own name which doesn't contain the words "national anthem". For example, 'The children sang the American national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner", so beautifully at this wonderful international event.'
However, '"National Anthem" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey for her second studio album, Born to Die (2012).' - from Wikipedia
How many Languages are in South Africa's national anthem?
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South Africa has 11 official languages:
Afrikaans
English
IsiNdebele
IsiXhosa
IsiZulu
Sesotho sa Leboa (Northern Sotho)
Sesotho
Setswana
siSwati
Tshivenda
Xitsonga
Why does every country have a national anthem?
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every country needs a national anthem otherwise they can't represent themselves a national anthem describes the country.
What is the national anthem of Kuwait?
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Al-Nasheed Al-Watani is the national anthem of Kuwait
Who sang the National Anthem at the Nascar Sprint Cup race on June 26 2011 at Infineon Raceway?
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A group called Mountain Heart
How many languages are used in national anthem of Pakistan?
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National Anthem of Pakistan is in Persian language.
The lyrics of the anthem were written by Hafeez Jallundri in 1950.
The anthem was officially adopted in 1954.
What is the national anthem of Denmark?
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Der er et yndigt land Der er et yndigt land,
Det står med brede bøge
Nær salten østerstrand;
Det bugter sig i bakke, dal,
Det hedder gamle Danmark,
Og det er Frejeas sal. Es gibt ein liebliches Land,
das liegt mit breiten Buchen
nah am salz'gen Ostseestrand.
Erstreckt sich über Hügel und Tal,
Es heißt das alte Dänemark,
und ist der der Freja Saal. There Is A Lovely LandThere is a lovely land
That proudly spreads her beeches
Beside the Baltic strand,
Beside the Baltic strand.
A land that curves in hill and dale,
That men have named Old Denmark,
And this is Freya's hall, and this is Freya's hall.
There sat that earlier day
The heroes in their harness
And rested from the fray;
And rested from the fray;
Then forth they went, the foe they downed,
But now their bones are resting
'Neath bauta-stone and mound,
'Neath bauta-stone and mound.
And still that land is fair,
So blue the seas that belt her,
So green the woodland there;
So green the woodland there;
And noble women, comely girls
And men and lads of mettle
Dwell in the Danish isles,
Dwell in the Danish isles.
Is the National Anthem protected by copyright or can you use it in your novel that you hope to publish?
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The pieces of music themselves are not copyrighted, they are in the public domain.
However, a PERFORMANCE of the National Anthem may very well be copyrighted.
You could use the TUNE of a National Anthem in a newly composed piece, but you could not use someone's arrangement of the National Anthem without their express, written permission.
How old do you have to be to sing the national anthem at a baseball game?
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A person can be any age as long as he/she can sing well and does a good job of singing the anthem.
Why is the French national anthem called La Marseillaise?
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the "chant de guerre de l'armée du Rhin" (the original name) was popularized by the volunteers' regiment from Marseille (and whereabouts of Marseille). It became known informally as 'le chant des marseillais' and after that 'la Marseillaise', even thought there isn't any link between Marseille and the lyrics of the song.
Who sang the national anthem at the Detroit vs Chicago game?
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Josh Gracin from season 2 of American idol
What is the Irish national anthem called in English?
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well basically the name means a soldiers song, so it goes like soldiers are we, who's lives are pledged to ireland. some have come from a land beyond the wave. sworn to be free, no more our ancient sire-land. shall shelter the despot or the slave. tonight we man the bhearna bhail (danger zone). in ireland's call come woe or wail. mid cannons roar and rifel's blast, we'll sing a soldiers song!
Name of rivers mentioned in our national anthem of India?
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The Ganga or Ganges is the longest river of India flowing over 2,510 kms of mountains, valleys and plains is the National river of India.
It originates in the snowfields of the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas as the Bhagirathi River. It is later joined by other rivers such as the Alaknanda, Yamuna, Son, Gumti, Kosi and Ghagra. The Ganga river basin(External website that opens in a new window) is one of the most fertile and densely populated areas of the world and covers an area of 1,000,000 sq. kms. There are two dams on the river - one at Haridwar and the other at Farakka. The Ganges River Dolphin is an endangered animal that specifically habitats this river.
The Ganga is revered by Hindus as the most sacred river on earth. Key religious ceremonies are held on the banks of the river at cities such as Varanasi, Haridwar and Allahabad. The Ganga widens out into the Ganges Delta in the Sunderbans swamp of Bangladesh, before it ends its journey by emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
Which country artist sang the National Anthem at Bristol Motor Speedway's first race?
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Brenda Lee sang the National Anthem at the first race. July 30, 1961.
What is the English national anthems name?
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"God Save the Queen" or King as the case may be.
Why do people stand during the singing of the national anthem?
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In the UK everyone except the monarch should stand, unless unable to do so
In the US , everybody stands during the National Anthem, including the President [as we are not singing God Save the Queen , or King , as they case may be ] and of course , as above , those not able to stand. Men should also remove their hats, and we used to all place our right hand over our hearts, rho I see many people do not do so these days. I do not know if this is due to lack of respect , or not having been properly taught.
Does Cyprus and Greece has the same national anthem?
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Cyprus does not have its own national anthem. Cyprus uses the National Anthem of Greece and the National Anthem of Turkey.
What is the National Anthem of Mali?
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Le Mali.
"Le Mali" (Mali)
"Pour L'Afrique et pour toi, Mali" (For Africa and for You, Mali)
"A ton appel Mali" (At Your Call, Mali)
