Brantley Gilbert - Do What the Night Wants

Hymn (Greek ymnos) - a solemn song. G. there are state, revolutionary, military, religious, in honor of K.-L. histor. events, the hero, etc. The concept of "G." in the process of histor. development has changed. G. occupy a large place in the socio-political. life, being one of the mass agitation, mobilizing and organizing force. Designed for mass perception and performance, G., as a rule, are distinguished by the figurative character of lit. text, a wide, easily remembered melody, a clear, measured (often marching) rhythm and the general majestic nature of music. The oldest surviving G. - prayers. chants lyric. character were stacked in Egypt and Mesopotamia.