noun a small, crudely built dwelling or shelter, often used by sailors or workers
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In the context of maritime history, a shanty refers to a type of work song traditionally sung by sailors while performing tasks such as hoisting sails or hauling ropes.
Shanties are also popular in folk music, where they are sung in a group setting and often involve call-and-response patterns.
In historical architecture, a shanty can refer to a small, crudely constructed dwelling typically associated with impoverished or transient populations.
In literature and storytelling, shanties are often featured in nautical fiction to evoke a sense of seafaring adventure and camaraderie among sailors.
In the context of a writer, 'shanty' may refer to a type of traditional work song sung by sailors on ships to coordinate their movements and keep spirits high during long voyages.
Historians may use 'shanty' to refer to a specific genre of music that originated in the maritime communities of Europe and North America.
Musicians may use 'shanty' to describe a type of folk music characterized by simple melodies and repetitive choruses, often sung by groups of people.
In the context of a maritime historian, 'shanty' may refer to a specific type of work song that was integral to the daily lives of sailors and played a role in maintaining order and efficiency on ships.