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European National Anthems United Kingdom Europe Is One of the Seven Continents of the World European National Anthems United Kingdom Europe is one of the seven continents of the world. All the different countries in Europe have their own national anthem. A national anthem can be a fanfare, a hymn, a march or a song. The British national anthem, God Save The Queen, is one of the oldest national anthems, having been performed since 1745. God Save The Queen God save our gracious Queen! Long live our noble Queen! God save the Queen! Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save the Queen. France La Marseillaise La Marseillaise is the French national Arise you children of anthem. The text opposite has been the fatherland translated from the original, which is The day of glory has arrived in French. It was composed in just one night Against us tyranny on April 24, 1792 during the French Has raised its bloodied banner Revolution by Claude-Joseph Rouget Do you hear in the fields de Lisle. The howling of these The words of the anthem are intended to fearsome soldiers? inspire soldiers to defend their country They are coming into your in War. midst Marseille is a place in France where the To slit the throats of your sons soldiers were fighting when the anthem and wives! was written. To arms, citizens, Form your battalions, Let us march, let us march! May impure blood Soak our fields’ furrows! Spain The Marcha Real is the national anthem of Spain. In English, the title means ‘The Royal March’. The anthem has no words. It is a melody played by an orchestra. Germany Deutschlandlied is the national anthem of Germany. The lyrics below have been translated from the original, which is in German. In English, the title means ‘Song of Germany’. You may recognise the tune as it is a famous piece of classical music written by the famous composer Joseph Haydn. Deutschlandlied Unity and justice and freedom For the German fatherland! Let us all strive for this purpose Brotherly with heart and hand! Unity and justice and freedom Are the pledge of happiness; Flourish in the glow of this happiness, Flourish, German fatherland! Ireland The Irish national anthem is called Amhrán na bhFiann. The text below has been translated from the original, which is in Irish Gaeilge. In English, this means ‘The Soldier’s Song’. It was written in 1907. The words of the anthem encourage people to stand up for Irish independence. Amhrán na bhFiann Soldiers are we, whose lives are pledged to Ireland, Some have come from a land beyond the wave, Sworn to be free, no more our ancient sireland, Shall shelter the despot or the slave. Tonight we man the gap of danger, In Erin's cause, come woe or weal, ’Mid cannon's roar and rifles' peal, We'll chant a soldier's song. Europe The European Union is a group of countries whose governments work together. The European Union has its own anthem which is a famous piece of classical music. It is called Ode to Joy and was written by the famous composer Ludvig Van Beethoven. European National Anthems 1. What is the name of the British national anthem? 2. What is the name of the national anthem of France? 3. What is the name of the national anthem of Spain? 4. What is the name of the national anthem of Germany? 5. What is the name of the national anthem of Ireland? 6. What is the name of anthem of the European Union European National Anthems Answers 1. What is the name of the British national anthem? God Save The Queen 2. What is the name of the national anthem of France? La Marseillaise 3. What is the name of the national anthem of Spain? Marcha Real 4. What is the name of the national anthem of Germany? Deutschlandlied 5. What is the name of the national anthem of Ireland? Amhrán na bhFiann 6. What is the name of anthem of the European Union? Ode to Joy European National Anthems United Kingdom Europe is one of the seven continents of the world. All the different countries in Europe have their own national anthem. A national anthem is a piece of music that is used to express patriotic sentiment; it can be a fanfare, a hymn, a march or a song. The British national anthem, God Save The Queen, is one of the oldest national anthems, having been performed since 1745. God Save The Queen God save our gracious Queen! Long live our noble Queen! God save the Queen! Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save the Queen. France La Marseillaise is the French national La Marseillaise anthem. The text opposite has been Arise you children of translated from the original, which is the fatherland in French. The day of glory has arrived It was composed in just one night Against us tyranny on April 24, 1792 during the French Has raised its bloodied banner Revolution by Claude-Joseph Rouget de Do you hear in the fields Lisle after her was asked by the mayor The howling of these of Strasbourg to write a song that would fearsome soldiers? rally troops to defend their homeland. Marseille is a place in France where the hey are coming into your midst soldiers were fighting when the anthem To slit the throats of your sons and wives! was written. To arms, citizens, Form your battalions, Let us march, let us march! May impure blood Soak our fields’ furrows! Spain The Marcha Real is the national anthem of Spain, which in English means ‘The Royal March’. Amazingly, it is one of only four national anthems in the world to be completely instrumental with no lyrics. This national anthem is played by an orchestra. Germany Deutschlandlied is the national anthem of Germany. The lyrics below have been translated from the original, which is in German. In English, the title means ‘Song of Germany’. You may recognise the tune as it is a Deutschlandlied famous piece of classical music written by the famous composer Joseph Haydn. Unity and justice and freedom The lyrics of the national anthem are For the German fatherland! based on a Let us all strive for this purpose German poem. Brotherly with heart and hand! Unity and justice and freedom Are the pledge of happiness; Flourish in the glow of this happiness, Flourish, German fatherland! Ireland The Irish national anthem is called Amhrán na bhFiann, which translates to ‘The Soldier’s Song’. The text below has been translated from the original, which is in Irish Gaeilge. It was written in 1907. The lyrics of the anthem encourage people to stand up for Irish independence. Amhrán na bhFiann Soldiers are we, whose lives are pledged to Ireland, Some have come from a land beyond the wave, Sworn to be free, no more our ancient sireland, Shall shelter the despot or the slave. Tonight we man the gap of danger, In Erin's cause, come woe or weal, ’Mid cannon's roar and rifles' peal, We'll chant a soldier's song. Europe The European Union is a group of countries whose governments work together. Since 1972, the European Union have used the famous orchestral melody Ode to Joy by Ludwig Van Beethoven as their anthem. This anthem is instrumental and expresses the ideals of freedom, peace and solidarity. European National Anthems 1. In which year was the national anthem God Save The Queen first performed? 2. How long did it take to compose the French national anthem? 3. What does the name of the Spanish national anthem mean in English? 4. What year was the Irish national anthem written? 5. Who composed the music for the Irish national anthem? 6. Which famous composer wrote the music used for the anthem of the European Union? European National Anthems Answers 1. In which year was the national anthem God Save The Queen first performed? 1745 2. How long did it take to compose the French national anthem? One night 3. What does the name of the Spanish national anthem mean in English? Royal March 4. What year was the Irish national anthem written? Joseph Haydn 5. Who composed the music for the Irish national anthem? 1907 6. Which famous composer wrote the music used for the anthem of the European Union? Ludwig Van Beethoven European National Anthems United Kingdom Europe is one of the seven continents of the world. There are approximately fifty different countries in Europe, which all have their own national anthem. A national anthem is a piece of music that is used to express patriotic sentiment. Various genres of music are chosen to be a national anthem. The music may be a fanfare, a hymn, a march, or a song. The British national anthem, God Save The Queen, is one of the oldest national anthems, having been performed since 1745. God Save The Queen God save our gracious Queen! Long live our noble Queen! God save the Queen! Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save the Queen. France La Marseillaise La Marseillaise is the French national Arise you children of anthem and was composed in just one the fatherland night on April 24, 1792 during the The day of glory has arrived French Revolution by Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle, who was a captain of Against us tyranny the engineers and amateur musician. Has raised its bloodied banner He had been asked by the mayor of Do you hear in the fields Strasbourg to write a song that would The howling of these rally troops to defend their homeland.
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