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The "Brazilian National Anthem" ((ポルトガル語:Hino Nacional Brasileiro)) was composed by Francisco Manuel da Silva in 1831 and had been given at least two sets of unofficial lyrics before a 1922 decree by President Epitácio Pessoa gave the anthem its definitive, official lyrics, by Joaquim Osório Duque-Estrada, after several changes were made to his proposal, written in 1909. The anthem's lyrics have been described as Parnassian in style and Romantic in content. ==Glossary== This is the meaning of the terms used in the lyrics of the hymn: ''Placid shores'' - "Plácida" means peaceful, calm. ''Ipiranga'' - is the stream along which D. Pedro I proclaimed the independence. ''Resounding cry'' - "Brado" means a shout or cry, and "retumbante" which causes strong echo, which blares. ''Pledge'' - Used metaphorically (figuratively). "penhor dessa igualdade" is the guarantee, the security that there will be freedom. ''Image of the Cross shines'' - The "Cruzeiro" is the constellation of the Southern Cross (Crux) that shines about southern hemisphere ''Impavid colossus'' - "Colosso" is the name of a statue of enormous dimensions. "Impávido" being "fearless" is to be relaxed, calm. ''Kind mother'' - The "mãe gentil" is the homeland. A country that loves and defends the "sons" (Brazilians) as any mother. ''Flare'' - "Fulgurar" is the verb "flare" that means "to shine, to be illuminated". ''Crocket'' - "Florão" is an ornament in the shape of a flower used in the vaults of magnificent buildings. Brazil would be the most important and showy crocket of America. ''Showiest'' - "Garrida" means "showy" and calls attention to the beauty. ''Labarum'' - Alias flag. "Labarum" was an old standard used by the Romans. ''Strong cudgel'' - "Clava" is a big stick, used in hand-to-hand, a cudgel or a club. In verse, means mobilizing an army, go to war. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Brazilian National Anthem」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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