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AN'THEM, n. [Gr. against, and a hymn, from to sing. See Hymn.]

A hymn sung in alternate parts; but in modern usage, a sacred tune or piece of music set to words, taken from the psalms or other parts of the scriptures, first introduced into church service in Elizabeth's reign.

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