battle hymns
Martial musical compositions
Battle hymns are rousing songs meant to inspire soldiers or supporters of a cause.
They combine martial rhythm with patriotic or religious fervor: The troops sang battle hymns as they marched.
The term extends to any anthem that rallies people around a struggle—"The Battle Hymn of the Republic" being the most famous American example.
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- call to armsUrgent summons to fight
- to armsSummons to combat
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Music promoting nonviolence
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