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Definition of chantey
chanteys
orchanties
orshanties
: a song sung by sailors in rhythm with their work
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Mount Vernon Nights The U.S. Navy Sea Chanters sing traditional choral music, sea chanteys and Broadway tunes. 6 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center Quad, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton.
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Janie Meneely and Rob van Sante The duo performs traditional chanteys and ballads as part of the Road Scholar Summer Music Series. 7 p.m.
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The performers’ hearty harmonies and sometimes jaunty, sometimes brooding tunes call to mind everything from sea chanteys to vintage folk to (on one gleefully bristling tune) a bit of Kurt Weill cabaret.
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Pirate Fest Sing sea chanteys, learn nautical skills, take a pirate boat tour, compete in paddle boat races and dress as a pirate for a costume contest.
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Origin and Etymology of chantey
modification of French chanter
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