National Anthem of Uruguay

Himno Nacional de Uruguay

English: National Anthem of Uruguay
National anthem of  Uruguay
Also known as	"Orientales, la Patria o la Tumba" (English: "Easterners, the Country or the Tomb")
Lyrics	Francisco Acuña de Figueroa, 1833
Music	Francisco José Debali, 1845
Adopted	1848
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The "Himno Nacional de Uruguay" (English: "National Anthem of Uruguay"), also known by its incipit "Orientales, la Patria o la Tumba" (English: "Easterners, the Country or the Tomb"),^[1] is the longest national anthem in terms of duration with 105 bars of music^[2] (about four-and-a-half to six minutes), though an abridged version is performed on most occasions.

Its lyrics are by Francisco Acuña de Figueroa, who was also author of the lyrics to Paraguay's national anthem; "Paraguayos, República o Muerte". The lyrics were officially declared the national anthem on July 8, 1833, while the current musical composition was declared as the official by law on July 25 and 26, in 1848.^[3]

Music[]

The music was composed by Francisco José Debali with the collaboration of Fernando Quijano. It was first performed on July 19, 1845. The song was officially declared the national anthem on July 25, 1848.^[4] Only the first verse and chorus are sung on most occasions,^[5] such as before sporting events.

Lyrics[]