This is the 5180th most frequent Spanish word.
himno
A hymn or anthem.
Here, 'himno' is used to signify a formal song of a country, the 'national anthem'.
El himno nacional fue interpretado por una orquesta.
The national anthem was performed by an orchestra.
In this usage, 'himno' refers to a song of praise or honor, in this case, metaphorically addressing hope.
La poetisa escribió un himno a la esperanza durante tiempos difíciles.
The poetess wrote a hymn to hope during difficult times.
Here, 'himno' describes a ceremonial or tribute song.