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shanty

 

[ หˆสƒรฆnti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sea songs

Shanties are traditional work songs sung by sailors and laborers to coordinate their efforts while working. These songs often have a call-and-response structure, making them easy to sing while performing physical tasks. Shanties were used on ships to keep the crew in rhythm while hoisting sails, hauling ropes, and performing other tasks.

Synonyms

sea song, work song.

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shanty

Used to describe a type of work song that sailors sang to coordinate tasks on a ship. Note that this is the same spelling as the first 'shanty', but with a different meaning.

  • The crew sang a shanty as they hauled up the anchor.
  • Shanties were essential for maintaining rhythm while working.
sea song

Refers to a song with themes related to the sea, maritime life, or sailors. It is often more general compared to a work song.

  • The sailors gathered around the campfire and sang a sea song.
  • The concert featured traditional sea songs from different cultures.
work song

Used to describe a song sung by workers to help keep a consistent rhythm and lighten the labor, not limited to sailors.

  • The field workers sang a work song to make the harvest go by faster.
  • Each community had its own unique work songs that helped with daily tasks.

Examples of usage

  • The sailors sang shanties to synchronize their movements while raising the anchor.
  • Listening to shanties helped the laborers keep a steady pace while working in the fields.

Translations

Translations of the word "shanty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barraco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅ‹เค‚เคชเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hรผtte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gubuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะฐะปัƒะฟะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szopa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒฉใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท baraque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ choza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baraka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋‘๋ง‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chatrฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chatka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฃšๅฑ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ baraka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kofi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐัˆั‹ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ barak

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ choza

Etymology

The term 'shanty' is believed to have originated from the French word 'chanter,' which means 'to sing.' Sailors from different nationalities brought their musical traditions onboard ships, leading to the development of sea shanties. These songs not only helped coordinate work efforts but also served as a form of entertainment during long voyages at sea.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,113, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.