Sea Shanties

What are sea shanties?

• Folk songs sung by farmers in the countryside.

• Religious hymns sung by monks in monasteries.

• Pop songs sung by teenagers at parties.

• Traditional work songs sung by sailors on ships.

Which instrument is commonly used in sea shanties?

• accordion

• violin

• drums

• guitar

What is the purpose of sea shanties?

• The purpose of sea shanties was to coordinate work and boost morale among sailors.

• The purpose of sea shanties was to scare away sea creatures.

• The purpose of sea shanties was to communicate with other ships.

• The purpose of sea shanties was to entertain passengers on board ships.

Which of the following is a famous sea shanty?

• Sailing Away

• Ocean Waves

• Seafarer's Song

• Drunken Sailor

What is the main theme of sea shanties?

• Marine wildlife

• Love and romance

• Work and life of sailors

• Exploration and adventure

What is the tempo of sea shanties?

• Moderate to fast

• Slow to moderate

• Slow to fast

• Fast to very fast

What is the purpose of a chorus in a sea shanty?

• To provide a repetitive and catchy refrain for the sailors to sing together.

• To give the sailors a break from singing.

• To confuse the sailors and disrupt their rhythm.

• To provide a solo performance for the lead singer.