as in ballad
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
sung a little ditty in a minor key
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Recent Examples of ditty
The duo previously worked with Maximum Effort on ditties for the Apple Original Film Spirted starring Reynolds and Will Farrell.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 June 2025
Now, Eno’s nostalgic ditty will be preserved for posterity.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Among the best of the too-clever ditties, in this case in clear tribute to the best of the Sgt. Pepper’s–era Beatles.
—Shana Naomi Krochmal, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Many are rhythmic ditties verging on rap — fine for solos but indecipherable chorally, especially when the rhymes are so vague.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 June 2025
Now, Eno’s nostalgic ditty will be preserved for posterity.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Among the best of the too-clever ditties, in this case in clear tribute to the best of the Sgt. Pepper’s–era Beatles.
—Shana Naomi Krochmal, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Many are rhythmic ditties verging on rap — fine for solos but indecipherable chorally, especially when the rhymes are so vague.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ditty
Noun
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The crowd sang along with the musicians to the 2004 ballad.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The elegiac ballad, released in 2022, comes at a moment of release for Jessica (Megan Stalter), who had just broken up with her boyfriend, Felix (Will Sharpe), when her dog unexpectedly died.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
Noun
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His son, Ralph Taylor III, who was autistic and communicated mostly by song, died on the floor of the bedroom.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The movie will feature Norwood’s 2023 holiday song of the same name.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Whether belting out apocalyptic lyrics in overdrive or crooning heartfelt odes to love, Osbourne sang with unmistakable feeling and conviction.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Both Nicks and Buckingham shared handwritten lyrics to their official social media accounts.—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Know Your Meme points out the Jet2holidays jingle was used in November 2024, with a TikTok video of out-of-control camels in a desert.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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While Jet2 would like its customers to think of their advertisements as a sign that an awesome vacation to Malta is right around the corner, most people using the Jet2 advert jingle have gone for the exact opposite effect.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Their journey continued to Caen and the Normandy region, and included a visit to the beaches and to the Normandy American Cemetery to sing our national anthem and hymns, and also to lay a wreath.—
Tom Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The bill drew the most heated public protests of the legislative session, with protestors often shutting down committee meetings through reciting the Pledge of Allegiance or singing hymns.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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At the foam party, those in attendance can expect dance anthems, party anthems and remixes.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Def Leppard: Nearly 50 years after their formation, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers bring room-shaking anthems to Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on Aug. 29.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
9 July 2025
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“Ditty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ditty. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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