shanty

Meanings

• noun

  A type of folk song originating from the seafaring communities, typically sung in a call-and-response format.

  - "The sailors sang shanties to keep rhythm while working."
  - "Can you teach me the words to 'The Shanty of Nantucket'?"

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈʃænti/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈʃænti/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈʃænti/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

shack , speakeasy , sea shanty

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Variants

List of all variants of shanty that leads to same result
shanties , shanty , chantey , chanteys , chanties , chanty

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Etymology

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Derived from the Dutch word 'schenten', meaning 'to shout'. Shanties were used to coordinate the work of sailors on ships.

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Trivia

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1. Shanties were traditionally sung in the language of the sailors' origin.

2. The most famous shanty, 'The Shanty of Nantucket', was first published in 1841.

3. Shanties were used to help sailors pass the time during long voyages.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sea shanty: A subgenre of folk songs that originated among sailors and fishermen.

2. Work song: A type of song that is sung while performing manual labor.

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Culture

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Shanties are an integral part of maritime folklore and have been popularized in modern music and literature. They are often sung in a call-and-response format and deal with themes of the sea, work, and camaraderie.

How to Memorize "shanty"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself on a ship, surrounded by sailors. Visualize the rhythmic sway of the boat as you sing along to a shanty.
   - Picture the lyrics of a shanty in your mind, focusing on the words and their meanings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the words of a shanty with the actions described in the song.
   - Create mental images of the sea, ships, and sailors to help remember the lyrics.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the first letter of each line as a memory aid.
   - Create a story or narrative to help remember the words.

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