chanteys
- plural of chantey.
Example Sentences
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Only the sea chanteys sung by several men from the cast during a pleasant pre-show get kids and adults clapping in time and singing along.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 2, 2015
Dylan sings ancient ballads, folk standards, 12-bar blues, drinking songs, sea chanteys, early rock ‘n’ roll and novelty tunes.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 25, 2014
"The varied score draws on the antique sounds of sea chanteys, and often has a heavily Celtic sound — with a little Kurt Weill thrown in for good measure," said the New York Times.
From Reuters ● Oct. 27, 2014
He and his bandmates dig into the deep treasures underlying American roots music, taking on everything from old Carter Family songs to Irish sea chanteys.
From Chicago Tribune ● Jun. 20, 2013
He plays croquet, not well, and sings sea chanteys.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
