chanteys

variants or chanties or shanties
Definition of chanteysnext
plural of chantey

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chanteys
Noun
  • Arranged and produced by the artist herself along with her husband and guitarist, Paolo Carta, the song showcases a more provocative and refreshing side of the Italian superstar, better known in the Spanish-speaking world for her pop anthems and romantic ballads.
    Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Those ballads offer an avenue for getting in touch with grief that may prove for local audiences the most valuable element of experiencing this fine production.
    Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • However, there are some quirky ditties that even multigenerational Southerners might not have ever heard, or that people commonly use in the wrong way.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
  • But perhaps the best aspect of Update was the return of Jane Wickline’s offbeat keyboard ditties.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Co-writes from Brandi Carlile and vocals from Chris Stapleton can’t save it; the choruses can’t muster up the old dopamine hits; even the trademark Dessner doohickeys seem absent, just uninspired arrangements with heavily Melodyned vocals.
    Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026
  • When experienced live, its commanding choruses, exquisite vocal solos, awesome symphonic score and theatrical libretto can produce such a staggering emotional intensity that some music fans half-jokingly refer to it as Verdi’s best opera.
    Luis Palomares, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • There will be cocktails, dinner and arias performed by the 2025-26 Artists in Residence.
    Libby Smith, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Many arias from the 1800s include repeated verses to give the singers the opportunity to show off their coloratura skills by embellishing the sections of the songs the second time around.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • As iconic church songs that have crossed over into secular spirituals, they were written to be memorable and singable, crowd-tested for at least a couple of generations.
    David W. Stowe, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
  • For their next concert, the VocalEssence choirs will recall the civil rights movement through anthems, spirituals and more.
    Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In a lot of ways, Rick’s job was to create the architecture and skeleton and musculature the way that Richard Rodgers would for the song, and my job was the lyrics to sit on top of it and dance and play.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Written by Carter Faith, Cameron Bedell, and Seth Ennis, the lyrics juxtapose human vices with the teachings of a major religion.
    Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Despite the concerns, Suno is becoming a more common tool among professional songwriters and producers to assist in creating songs and demos, growing more present in songwriter sessions across the industry.
    Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Producers hinted that theatergoers will hear some of Megan Thee Stallion’s songs in the jukebox musical.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Chanteys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chanteys. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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