Chanty: meaning, definitions and examples

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chanty

 

[ หˆสงรฆnti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music type

A chanty, or sea shanty, is a type of work song that was sung to accompany labor on board large merchant sailing vessels. These songs were used by sailors to coordinate their efforts while performing tasks such as hoisting sails or pulling ropes. The rhythm and tempo of the chanty helped synchronize the crew's movements, making the work easier and more efficient. Chanties often tell stories or describe life at sea, reflecting the experiences and feelings of the sailors. They have a rich cultural heritage and are often associated with the maritime traditions of various coastal communities.

Synonyms

sailor's song, sea shanty, work song

Examples of usage

  • He sang a traditional chanty while pulling the ropes.
  • The sailors gathered to share their favorite chanties.
  • Her voice echoed as she led the crew in a chanty.
  • They learned a new chanty during the maritime festival.

Translations

Translations of the word "chanty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chanty

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chanty

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ chanty

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฐะฝั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chanty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒฃใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chanty

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chanty

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท chanty

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐฌํ‹ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู†ุชูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chanty

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chanty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตทๆด‹ๅทฅไบบๆญŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ chanty

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ chanty

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะฝั‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chanty

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chanty

Etymology

The term 'chanty' is derived from the word 'chantey,' which has its roots in the French verb 'chanter,' meaning 'to sing.' This French influence reflects the maritime culture, particularly as many sailors were of French descent or worked alongside French ships. During the age of sail, which spanned from the 16th to the mid-19th century, chanties became integral to the experience of working on ships. These songs facilitated the arduous tasks involved in sailing and loading cargo. The use of musical forms and repetitive phrases provided a natural rhythm for the sailors to synchronize their movements. As sailing techniques evolved and steam-powered vessels became predominant, the practice of singing chanties slowly declined. Nevertheless, the tradition has been preserved in folk music and continues to be celebrated in maritime festivals and performances.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,922, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.