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
  • Rob turtled inside the plastic covering while viewers heard a soundtrack of tritely soulful country lyrics about being a house of cards that’s about to break.
    Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
  • Frank Sinatra would never have allowed that monster in the White House to use his music or put his lyrics in his mouth.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • The show is designed to teach life skills through music, from trying new veggies to winding down for bed, with songs and content that have become a go-to resource for millions of parents looking to learn and bond with their children.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
  • In fact, she’s been struggling to write songs for several years due to the traumatic experience of being raped in high school.
    Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
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“Chanteys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chanteys. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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