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Work songs vary greatly in function and age.

There are some very old examples, which have retained their direct relation with the rhythm and process of the work to be done.

Later work songs sing more of a person's feelings, experiences and aspirations.

The older work songs more accurately relate the various stages of the work to be done.

They are categorized according to their purpose on the farm, in the home, and so on.