Work song

A work song is a sung song group during physical work. Often the choir and a cantor alternate. Work songs to synchronize workflow and facilitate tiring, monotonous work. They are therefore often the rhythm of movement during work adapted.

A major breakthrough in the sociology of work here was the often launched study "Work and rhythm " by Karl Books of 1904, very rich with examples of different types of work to back in the ancient times ( milling, haulage, sail, etc. ) as well.

The particular social structure of slavery brought in the United States produce their own genres of work songs ( work songs ) heavily influenced, for example, to jazz and blues, the music of the 20th century.

Well-known examples

A well-known German work Ick heff mol song is the Hamborger Veermaster see. International Jamaican Banana Boat Song is - " Come Mr. Tallyman, Tally Me Banana ... " by Harry Belafonte became famous.

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