舟ふな歌うた

noun

sailor's song; boat song; sea shanty

A traditional work song sung by sailors or boatmen, often rhythmic to coordinate rowing or other tasks.

• 舟ふな歌うたを歌うたいながら、漁りょう師したちは網あみを引ひいた。

  The fishermen pulled the net while singing a boat song.

noun

barcarolle

A musical term for a piece imitating the rhythm of Venetian gondoliers' songs, or a classical composition in that style.

See also: バルカロール

• ショパンの舟ふな歌うたはピアノ曲きょくの中なかでも特とくに美うつくしい。

  Chopin's Barcarolle is especially beautiful among piano pieces.