chanteys

noun

variants or chanties or shanties
Definition of chanteysnext
plural of chantey
as in ballads

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  1. ballads
  2. songs
  3. standards
Noun
  • Hip hop, classic rock, ballads.
    Meghan Mahar, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Singing over gruff hip-hop beats and ethereal minimalist ballads, the Argentine singer weaves a provocative tale of self-discovery with diaristic lyrics that excavate self-acceptance, intense romance and emotional maturity.
    Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of ballads
Noun
  • Dylan sang some of Guthrie’s own songs for the older artist.
    Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The formative years of Dylan’s career took place in the 1960s, a decade that the artist chronicled and grappled with through his topical songs.
    Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of songs
Noun
  • Dating standards have risen, and women are more vocal about their relationship expectations.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Crosby started the season slowly for his gaudy standards but is now on pace for 89 points.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of standards
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chantey

chanteys

chanting

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