+A sea shanty is a traditional [work song](/wiki/work_song) sung by [sailors](/wiki/sailor) on large sailing vessels. These rhythmic songs helped coordinate tasks, making the grueling labor of raising sails and weighing anchor more bearable.
+## See also
+- [Folk music](/wiki/folk_music)
+- [Chantey](/wiki/chantey)
+- [Traditional music](/wiki/traditional_music)
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