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NATIONAL ANTHEM [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diplomacy
  • Official Ceremonies
  • Sports (General)
DEF

A popular song or hymn which has become by general acceptance the recognized musical expression of the patriotic sentiment of a nation.

CONT

At the opening of the Wednesday sitting, immediately following Prayers and before the doors are opened, a designated Member leads the House in singing O Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Diplomatie
  • Cérémonies officielles
  • Sports (Généralités)
DEF

Chant représentant une nation.

CONT

À l'ouverture de la séance du mercredi, juste après la prière et avant l'ouverture des portes, un député désigné entonne le O Canada.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Diplomacia
  • Ceremonias oficiales
  • Deportes (Generalidades)
DEF

Composición literaria musical que representa el amor del pueblo a su Patria y que es adoptado por un país para que, junto con la Bandera y el Escudo, constituyan el símbolo de la nacionalidad.

CONT

En la inauguración de la sesión de los miércoles, inmediatamente después de la plegaria y antes de que se abran las puertas, un diputado designado entona el himno Oh Canadá, que es cantado por los miembros de la Cámara.

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