state song
Official territorial melody
A state song is an official musical composition adopted by a U.S. state as a symbol, similar to a state bird or flower.
Most were designated by state legislatures in the early-to-mid twentieth century and tend toward sentimental tributes: Oklahoma!
Georgia on My Mind.
Some states have multiple official songs for different purposes.
- anthemOfficial song of praise
- officialAuthority-sanctioned person or status
- patrioticDevoted to homeland
- capitolState legislative building
- legislatureLawmaking governmental branch
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