national anthem (also national hymn, song etc.) is a generally patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions and struggles of its people, recognized either by a nation's government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the people. Video:Amhrán Na bhFiann|Irish Free Republic Video:Austro-Hungarian Empire/Imperio Austro-Húngaro (**1797-1918)|Austria-Hungarian Empire