chantey

[shan-tee, chan-]

noun

plural

chanteys 

1. a variant of shanty.

chantey

/ ˈtʃæn-, ˈʃæntɪ /

noun

1. the usual US spelling of shanty 2

Example Sentences

And you can bet we’ll be singing a sea chantey in his honor when it happens.

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In Week 1420, prompted by the TikTok sea chantey craze, we asked for songs about a particular job, or to work by.

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The chantey was, historically, a release valve for loneliness, fear and oppression.

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Either way, the musical form of a sea shanty or chantey is the same.

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Anselmo and Corak have composed a score with influences including sea chanteys, Latin rhythms and jazz, as well as the upbeat ballad “Stay Afloat,” a tune reminiscent of those on “Sesame Street.”

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