work song

/wərk sɔŋ/
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Other forms: work songs

Definitions of work song
  1. noun
    a usually rhythmical song to accompany repetitious work
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    types:
    chantey, chanty, sea chantey, shanty
    a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors
    type of:
    song, vocal
    a short musical composition with words
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