"Because of their special status, national anthems serve several important social functions within a nation. These sym…"

"For example, each nation is expected to have its own flag and national anthem... The universal code forbade the playi…"

"We are often left wondering: just what is and what is not national about national anthems? Close musical scrutiny of …"

"In my view national anthems are—politically read or societally understood— simultaneously apodictical and epideictic …"

"Love of fatherland and pride in one’s country are the keynotes of most national anthems, and in many, religious feeli…"

"[A] national anthem is not a dance song. It is more like a national flag in song and music, something to be proud of,…"

"Every state must have its anthem, flag and coat of arms – or must it? This package, now taken for granted, beca…"

"[A]n anthem is a prayer sung by people worshiping their country... every nation must have this prayer..."

"National Anthems come about, not because of the suitability of the particular words or notes, but because they are ad…"

"National anthems are of generally recent origin. being commissioned or elevated to the status of anthem through decre…"