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Anthem

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

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  1. Anthem What is an anthem?

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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?

  5. Examples • Can you think of any examples of anthems? • National anthems • Religious songs • Pop songs- sport anthems

  6. 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?

  7. NO! NO! NO!

  8. Think of an iceberg…. • What do you notice about the iceberg?

  9. The majority of the iceberg is under the surface. • How does this relate to anthems?

  10. 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

  11. Kind of like this…. • http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/lyrics/spangle.htm

  12. The Star Spangled Banner • Does it work for you? • How?

  13. Techniques • Show, don’t tell! • images not statements • KISS- Keep it simple stupid. • In format, lyrics and music

  14. So why did we talk about this?

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