chanty

Example:The sailors sang a work song as they performed their daily duties.

Definition:A song used while working, often rhythmic and repetitive like a chanty.

Example:The buoy song added rhythm and muscle to their work.

Definition:A term sometimes used interchangeably with chanty, referring to a rhythmic work song.

Example:The row song echoed across the water as the crew rowed in unison.

Definition:A rhythmic song used by oarsmen to coordinate their rowing, similar to a chanty.