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work song
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work songnoun
a usually rhythmical song to accompany repetitious work
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work songnoun
A song, sung during work, with a rhythm that helps to coordinate activities
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work song
A work song is a type of song that was traditionally sung by individuals or a group of people while engaged in a physical labor or task. These songs were often rhythmically coordinated with the tasks being performed and were intended to increase efficiency, alleviate boredom, maintain morale, and synchronize group efforts. Work songs exist in various cultures and have been integral to tasks such as farming, building, rowing, and hunting.
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Work song
A work song is a piece of music closely connected to a specific form of work, either sung while conducting a task or a song linked to a task or trade which might be a connected narrative, description, or protest song.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of work song in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of work song in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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