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Anthem . What is an anthem?. What is an anthem?. Comes from the Greek word antiphona , which originally had the same meaning as antiphon. Antiphon- in Christian music and ritual , a response by a choir or congregation. Anthem, specifically, is a form of Anglican church music.
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Anthem What is an anthem?
What is an anthem? Comes from the Greek word antiphona, which originally had the same meaning as antiphon. Antiphon- in Christian music and ritual, a response by a choir or congregation
Anthem, specifically, is a form of Anglican church music. • Generally, a song of celebration usually acting as a symbol for a distinct group of people
How to build an anthem • Early anthems were simple (both lyrically and musically). • Why? • So the words and music could be understood and clearly heard. • What would happen if anthems were complicated?
Examples • Can you think of any examples of anthems? • National anthems • Religious songs • Pop songs- sport anthems
So anthems are all simple right? • We know that anthems are simple in construction. What does that do for the meaning? • Are anthems simple in every way?
NO! NO! NO!
Think of an iceberg…. • What do you notice about the iceberg?
The majority of the iceberg is under the surface. • How does this relate to anthems?
The meaning of anthems… • Anthems mean a lot more than their simple constructions show. • Anthems are memorable (and come along so rarely) because… they convey deep, complex emotional meaning in a way that can reach the masses
Kind of like this…. • http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/lyrics/spangle.htm
The Star Spangled Banner • Does it work for you? • How?
Techniques • Show, don’t tell! • images not statements • KISS- Keep it simple stupid. • In format, lyrics and music