Himno (en. Hymn)
/ˈim.no/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Music used in religious ceremonies.
The choir sang a hymn at the mass.
El coro cantó un himno en la misa.
A poetic and musical composition that expresses patriotic or ceremonial feelings.
The national anthem was performed at the beginning of the event.
El himno nacional se interpretó al inicio del evento.
Song or music associated with a specific community or group.
At graduation, we sang the hymn of our university.
En la graduación, cantamos el himno de nuestra universidad.
Etymology
From the Latin 'hymnus', which comes from the Greek 'ὕμνος' (hymnos), meaning 'song' or 'hymn'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
national anthem
An official musical composition that represents a country.
himno nacional
to sing a hymn
To perform a musical composition, usually in a ceremonial context.
cantar un himno
sports anthem
A musical composition performed at sporting events to cheer on a team.
himno deportivo
Related Words
song
Musical composition, usually with lyrics.
canción
melody
Sequence of notes that is musically significant.
melodía
ode
Lyrical poem of an elevated tone.
oda
Slang Meanings
The anthem of a very beloved group or team.
The team's anthem is sung at every match.
El himno del equipo se canta en cada partido.
A refrain or phrase that is repeated in celebratory situations.
That song has become the anthem of our parties.
Esa canción se ha vuelto el himno de nuestras fiestas.