original_query: What is a football chant or terrace chant?
query: What is a football chant or terrace chant?
answer: A football chant, or terrace chant, is a song or chant sung at association football matches by fans to express collective identity, team pride, encourage the home team, celebrate players or managers, or slight the opposition.  They can range from simple shouts to elaborate songs with musical instruments and choreographed routines, often adapting popular songs.