CHANTEY vs SEA CHANTEY: NOUN
- A song a sailor sings, especially in rhythm to his work.
- Specifically, a song sung by sailors when at work together, as in hauling or heaving, etc., the better to secure a united pull at the proper moment, which is indicated by the ictus or beat of the music. See chantey-man.
- A sailors′ song.
- A song sung by sailors to the rhythm of their movements while working.
- A rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors
- A rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors
CHANTEY vs SEA CHANTEY: RELATED WORDS
- Quartette, Shawm, Fifes, Sackbut, Skirling, Descant, Panpipe, Barbershop quartet, Melody, Folksong, Hornpipe, Air, Shanty, Chanty, Sea chantey
- Lilted, Handclap, Twanger, Shivaree, Sackbut, Ragtime, Medly, Squeezebox, Pennywhistle, Fifes, Dixieland, Hornpipe, Shanty, Chanty, Chantey
CHANTEY vs SEA CHANTEY: DESCRIBE WORDS
- Work song, Quartette, Shawm, Fifes, Sackbut, Skirling, Descant, Barbershop quartet, Melody, Folksong, Hornpipe, Air, Shanty, Chanty, Sea chantey
- Shawm, Lilted, Handclap, Twanger, Shivaree, Sackbut, Ragtime, Medly, Pennywhistle, Fifes, Dixieland, Hornpipe, Shanty, Chanty, Chantey