national anthem
Patriotic official song
A national anthem is a country's official patriotic song, played at state ceremonies, sporting events, and other formal occasions.
Citizens typically stand during its performance, and in many countries, place their hand over their heart or sing along: The crowd rose for the national anthem.
Some anthems celebrate military victories, others invoke landscapes or national ideals.
Cloth symbol or signal
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- homelandOne's native land
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
citizenship · sacrifice · freedom · liberty · sovereignty · nationhood · independence · devotion
Cloth symbol or signal
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- identityWho someone is
- independenceFreedom from external control
unity · coat of arms · colors · representation · statehood · officialdom · protocol · diplomacy
Pleasing sequence of notes
- lyricsWritten words for music
- composerCreator of musical works
- versesLines of poetry
- chorusSingers performing together
harmony · arrangement · score · key · tempo · accompaniment · orchestra · conductor
Formal beginning ceremony
- solemnitySerious, dignified quality
- observanceKeeping of customs
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- pageantryElaborate ceremonial display
procession · tribute · salute · reverence · dedication · proclamation · acclamation · standing
Large venue for spectators
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- pregameBefore the main event
- kickoffOpening play in football
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
medal ceremony · Olympics · World Cup · championship · scoreboard · jumbotron · singer · performance
flag
Cloth symbol or signal
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- homelandOne's native land
loyalty · citizenship · sacrifice · freedom · liberty · sovereignty · nationhood · independence · devotion · honor
flag
Cloth symbol or signal
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- identityWho someone is
independence · unity · coat of arms · colors · representation · statehood · officialdom · protocol · diplomacy
melody
Pleasing sequence of notes
chorus · harmony · arrangement · score · key · tempo · accompaniment · orchestra · conductor · soprano
inauguration
Formal beginning ceremony
- solemnitySerious, dignified quality
- observanceKeeping of customs
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
pageantry · procession · tribute · salute · reverence · dedication · proclamation · acclamation · standing · silence
stadium
Large venue for spectators
podium · medal ceremony · Olympics · World Cup · championship · scoreboard · jumbotron · singer · performance · crowd
kneeling
Lowering onto bent legs
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- boycottOrganized economic protest
- free speechProtected verbal liberty
Colin Kaepernick · dissent · criticism · politics · debate · gesture · activism · defiance · statement · backlash
- cultural heritagefolklore, traditions, customs, folk music revival, museum collections
- American Singingspirituals, blues, country, gospel, barbershop
- AnthemsStar-Spangled Banner, La Marseillaise, O Canada, God Save the King, Rule Britannia
- closing ceremoniesfarewell speech, flag lowering, handover, final bow, fireworks
- cultural presentationsfolk dance, traditional dance, cultural festival, ethnic music, folk music
- Inaugurationoath of office, inaugural address, swearing-in, swearing in, presidential oath
national anthemprotest song
Music opposing injustice
folk song · rebel song · pop song · work song · drinking song
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