sea shanty
Britishnoun
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Despite the archaic language, it has the simplicity of a sea shanty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
Among the musical performers are Melua, choristers from Westminster Abbey and a Cornish sea shanty group, Fisherman's Friends, who said the invitation to sing was "the icing on the cake for us".
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025
The sea shanty, the music was written by C.J.
From Salon • Dec. 20, 2024
By contrast, “Gangplank Galleon,” which accompanies the game’s climactic pirate ship boss fight, begins in the frisky style of an accordion-led sea shanty.
From New York Times • Nov. 19, 2024
A boat trip and a farewell reception involving musical performances, including by a Beatles cover band and a sea shanty group, rounded off the king’s visit on Friday.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2023
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