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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.
995 Questions
Where can one find the lyrics of the South African national anthem?
To hear a huge range of versions of the anthem, head for YouTube.
Who wrote Canada's national anthem?
The music was composed by Calixa Lavallée in 1880, and the French lyrics (which remain unchanged) were written by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier in that same year.
Robert Stanley Weir wrote the original English lyrics in 1908. These lyrics were altered in 1914 and again in 1980.
Calixa Lavallee.
Who invented the Puerto Rican national anthem?
The Puerto Rican national anthem is La Boriqueña. The original anthem was written by Lola Rodríguez de Tió in 1868 as a poem in support of Puerto Rican revolution, which was set to the Ramirez/Astol Artés music.
With the original lyrics deemed too subversive for official adoption, a non-confrontational set of lyrics was written in 1903 by Asturias-born Manuel Fernández Juncos. The tune was officially adopted as the Commonwealth's anthem in 1952, and continued to be sung with the Manuel Fernández Juncos words (which, however, were not officially adopted until 1977).
This is the original version from 1868
Versión revolucionaria original
¡Despierta, borinqueño
que han dado la señal!
¡Despierta de ese sueño
que es hora de luchar!
A ese llamar patriótico
¿no arde tu corazón?
¡Ven! Nos será simpático
el ruido del cañón.
Mira, ya el cubano
libre será;
le dará el machete
su libertad...
le dará el machete
su libertad.
Ya el tambor Guerrero
dice en su son,
que es la manigua el sitio,
el sitio de la reunión,
de la reunión...
de la reunión.
El Grito de Lares
se ha de repetir,
y entonces sabremos
vencer o morir.
Bellísima Borinquén,
a Cuba hay que seguir;
tú tienes bravos hijos
que quieren combatir.
ya por más tiempo impávido
no podemos estar,
ya no queremos, tímidos
dejarnos subyugar.
Nosotros queremos
ser libre ya,
y nuestro machete
afilado está.
y nuestro machete
afilado está.
¿Por qué, entonces, nosotros
hemos de estar,
tan dormidos y sordos
y sordos a esa señal?
a esa señal, a esa señal?
No hay que temer, riqueños
al ruido del cañón,
que salvar a la patria
es deber del corazón!
ya no queremos déspotas,
caiga el tirano ya,
las mujeres indómitas
también sabrán luchar.
Nosotros queremos
la libertad,
y nuestros machetes
nos la darán...
y nuestro machete
nos la dará...
Vámonos, borinqueños,
vámonos ya,
que nos espera ansiosa,
ansiosa la libertad.
¡La libertad, la libertad!
During which war was the United States of America's National Anthem written?
The United States of America's National Anthem is the Star-Spangled Banner, whose lyrics are from "Defence of Fort McHenry," a poem written in 1814 by the poet Francis Scott Key after witnessing the bombing of Fort McHenry by the British Royal Navy ships in Chesapeake Bay during the Battle of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812.
September 14, 1814
What is the National anthem of Ecuador?
There Are Two Answers in the Galapagos Islands.
One in Spanish (that's "Salve, Oh patria"),
the other in English (that's "High we exalt thee, Realm of the free")
There are two official languages in the Galapagos islands, Spanish and English.
What does the South African National Anthem mean in English?
God [Lord] bless Africa (Xhosa) Raise high Her glory
Hear our Prayers (Zulu)
God bless us, we her children
God we ask you to protect our nation (Sesotho)
Intervene and end all conflicts
Protect us, protect our nation, our nation,
South Africa, South Africa
From the blueness of our skies, (Afrikaans)
From the depth of our seas,
Over our everlasting mountains,
Where the echoing crags resound,
Sounds the call to come together, (English)
And united we shall stand,
Let us live and strive for freedom,
In South Africa our land.
-Tucci a.k.a S.mouse!
What are the national anthem flower bird and animal of France?
National Bird: Eagle
National Anthem: (the 3rd stanza of) Das Lied der Deutschen
National Animal: Eagle
National Flower: Cornflower (although many believe it should be the Edelweiß)
National Tree: Oak
Which should be first in a ceremony the National Anthem or Pledge of Allegiance?
The Pledge of Allegiance of the United States is an oath of loyalty to the national flag and the republic of the United States of America, originally composed by Francis Bellamy in 1892. "The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States of America. This song was written as a poem by 1814. It tooks some years to come for the music but it is older than the Pledge.
Was the theme tune for Monty Pyhon's Flying Circus ever a national anthem?
No. The song is a march called "The Liberty Bell," written by John Philip Sousa in 1893. The Pythons chose to use it because it was in the public domain, meaning that they did not have to pay to use it.
How should a civilian during the National Anthem?
Traditionally when people hear their national anthem being played at an even they stand and refrain from making any noise. Some also choose to place their right hand over their heart as an additional sign of respect.
Why is the national anthem played in sporting events?
The country from which the Gold Medal winning entity (individual, pairs, teams, etc.) represents is honored by playing their national anthem.
What is the acadian national anthem?
Québec is one of ten provinces in the Canadian confederation and therefore does not have a "national" anthem. The National Anthem of Canada, including Québec, is "O Canada". O Canada was originally played in Québec City for St-Jean Baptiste Day in 1880, which is interestingly now known as the National holiday of Québec. In fact, O Canada was not translated into English until 1906. This being said, the minority of Québecers who are seperatists (36% of Quebecers state they would vote for succession from Canada in a referendum as of August, 2008; Crop La-Presse Poll, August, 2008) have identified "Gens du pays" as the Québec National Anthem. However, while Québec is not a country, the Canadian Parliament has recognized Québec as a nation within a United Canada. This Parliamentary recognition has no legal standing and is simply intended to provide recognition and appreciation of the cultural distinctions that exist between English and French Canada.
What is the name on the American national anthem?
Emm....It's Star Spangled Banner.I don't know if that is what it always was but thats the name of it now.
When did peter dodds mcCormick write the Australian national anthem?
It was written befor 1878 It was first preformed in 1878 in Sydney on Saint Anderw's Day Under the name Amicus meaning friend it wasnt until 19th April 1984 that is was declared the national anthem for Australia. According to the Dpartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Who wrote St-Kitts and Nevis national anthem?
Lyrics written by Irving Burgie and composed by C. Van Roland Edwards
How is your national anthem related to the war of 1812?
The war of 1812 against the US and the British. During the defense of Fort McHenry.
How many verse are in French national anthem?
There are seven verses in the French national Anthem, the latter being added by a different author. Nowadays the common version is made up of the first verse plus the chorus, while the full-length version is rarely sung.
What two countries have the same national anthem?
Some countries in the Commonwealth have two national anthems, one of them being royal: 'God Save the Queen'. For example, Canada and New Zealand.
Denmark has two national anthems as well, in which one is also royal.
