A work song is typically a rhythmic a cappella song sung by people working on a physical
and often repetitive task. The work song is probably intended to reduce feelings of
boredom. Rhythms of work songs also serve to synchronize physical movement in a gang.
Frequently, the usage of verses in work songs are often improvised and sung differently
each time. The improvisation provided the singers with a sometimes subversive form of
expression: improvised verses sung by slaves had verses about escaping, improvised verses
sung by sailors had verses complaining about the captain and the work conditions. Work
songs also help to create a feeling of familiarity and connection between the workers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_songs
and often repetitive task. The work song is probably intended to reduce feelings of
boredom. Rhythms of work songs also serve to synchronize physical movement in a gang.
Frequently, the usage of verses in work songs are often improvised and sung differently
each time. The improvisation provided the singers with a sometimes subversive form of
expression: improvised verses sung by slaves had verses about escaping, improvised verses
sung by sailors had verses complaining about the captain and the work conditions. Work
songs also help to create a feeling of familiarity and connection between the workers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_songs
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