victory chant
Winners' celebratory cry
A victory chant is a rhythmic phrase or song repeated by supporters to celebrate a win or taunt opponents.
Sports fans have team-specific victory chants; protesters may chant after achieving a goal.
The chanting is typically loud, repetitive, and communal: The stadium erupted in the victory chant as the final whistle blew.
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- war cryCombatants' rallying shout
- roarLoud, deep animal cry
- cheerJoyfulness or encouragement
- anthemOfficial song of praise
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- tribal songsceremonial songs, healing song, ritual songs, tribal songs, war song
- crowd soundsapplause, boo, booing, boos, cheer
- stadium soundscheering, booing, clapping, applause, whistling
emotional valence/outcome
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Mournful commemorative music
lament · funeral march · lamentation · elegy · requiem
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