A national anthem (also state anthem, national hymn, national song etc.) is generally a patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions and struggles of its people, recognized either by a nation's government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the people. The majority of national anthems are either marchesor hymns in style. The countries of Latin America tend towards more operatic pieces, while a handful of countries use a simple fanfare.[1]
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