chanteys

variants or chanties or shanties
Definition of chanteysnext
plural of chantey
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Noun
  • Devin Archer richly interprets Emile’s romantic ballads, French accent and all, while Cindy Chang brings some honest dignity to Bloody Mary and Anthony Maggio’s Cabel goes far beyond the standard-issue tenor.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
  • From Croatian folk and Czech power ballads to Serbian prog-metal and Swedish techno, here’s a look at the runners and riders from worst to best.
    Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • But, as with effectively a new group needing to gel, time was always going to be required for heroes to emerge and inspire terrace chants to replace or supplement the ditties to ‘Super Paul Mullin’, ‘White Pele’ (Elliot Lee) et al.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 May 2026
  • The songs, by Randy Newman, are simple but charming little ditties, particularly the ensemble numbers where this makeshift band of misfits express their devotion to one another.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Arias, recitatives and choruses are more like ruminations from the King James Bible, as part of a spiritual journey.
    Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
  • But for a band that distrusts pop blandishments, Cola have gotten a lot less coy about going for choruses that grab you and melodies that stick.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Some of the greatest arias in the genre, performed flawlessly by Jonathan Tetelman.
    Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
  • But, beginning next month, the venue will begin to build a reputation as a place for something beyond arias and librettos.
    Cary Darling, Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This vibrant, free afternoon concert will feature a rich selection of beloved American choral favorites, including rousing gospel selections, powerful spirituals, and timeless classics that resonate across generations, a news release stated.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The music is eclectic and includes sounds associated with Islam as well as bluegrass, hymns and spirituals.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, in the White House briefing room this week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio filled in for Karoline Leavitt, the press secretary now on maternity leave, quoting rap lyrics in response to questions about Iran.
    Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
  • The musical features a book and lyrics by Dan Marshall and music by Julianne Wick Davis.
    Staff report, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • Some stories plant deep in your creative brain and come out through songs heard on the radio and random daydreams in the shower.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
  • Gorman’s songs have charted on Billboard, and his YouTube account has more than 380 million streams.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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“Chanteys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chanteys. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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