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Chantey: meaning, definitions and examples

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chantey

 

[ หˆสƒรฆn.ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical genre

A chantey, often spelled 'shanty,' is a type of work song that was sung by sailors to accompany their labor aboard ships. These songs were typically call-and-response in structure and served to synchronize the efforts of the crew during tasks such as hoisting sails or hauling ropes.

Synonyms

sea song, shanty, work song.

Examples of usage

  • The crew sang a lively chantey while raising the anchor.
  • He learned several traditional chanteys during his time at sea.
  • The chantey echoed across the deck as they worked together.
  • They often performed a chantey to boost morale on long voyages.

Translations

Translations of the word "chantey" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cancioneiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Shanty

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lagu shanty

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฐะฝั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ shanty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒฃใƒณใƒ†ใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chanson de marin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chantey

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸarkฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒŒํ‹ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงู†ุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ shanty

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ shanty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตทๅ‘˜ๆญŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ shanty

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ shanty

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸant

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chantey

Etymology

The word 'chantey' originates from the French 'chantez' which means 'to sing.' The term became closely associated with maritime tradition as sailors developed this type of work song to aid in coordinating their efforts while sailing. Influenced by various cultural elements, including African and Caribbean music, chanteys evolved during the age of sail from the 19th century. Chanteys were crafted to cover a wide range of themes, from work-related tasks to tales of adventure and love, demonstrating sailors' camaraderie and storytelling abilities. While the heyday of chantey singing has passed, it remains a cherished part of nautical history, reflecting the lives and labor of those who sailed the seas.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,544, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.