ropsang

09:49 Jan 16, 2010
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Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters / Work songs
Norwegian term or phrase: ropsang
See the following text/definition: "Arbeidssangen eller oppsangen har tradisjonelt vært knyttet til en arbeidsprosess. Sangen kunne regulere og påvirke rytmen i arbeidet. Det kalles taktsang. Den kan også gi signal eller beskjed til de arbeidende. Dette kaller vi ropsang."

I find no clear cut/corresponding distinction in English, I am leaning towards call-and-response song. Is somebody wiser?
doatley
Norway
Local time: 16:42


Summary of answers provided
3song/chant of direction
Jennifer Andersen (X)


  

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song/chant of direction


Explanation:
This article on wikipedia might shed some light. It refers to "songs and chants of direction" that fit the description in your text. I did not read the whole article in detail but I hope this helps you.


    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_song
Jennifer Andersen (X)
Local time: 10:42
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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