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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Some dabbed their eyes during ballads while others swayed to the beat during passionate numbers.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
27 July 2025
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From Sam Smith’s tender new ballad to Lola Young’s angsty anthem, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below: Since the start of their career over a decade ago, Sam Smith became known, primarily, for their singular voice.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
25 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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By this point, the song was already a year old, but Diplo would not be thwarted.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
23 July 2025
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The title was a nod to LBJ’s high school basketball team’s mascot, and the lyrics appeared to be shots at the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
23 July 2025
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Osbourne co-wrote the lyrics with Black Sabbath bassist and lyricist Geezer Butler.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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There’s no sound that sounds more like summer than hearing a Mister Softee ice cream truck's jingle, knowing that a cool, sweet treat is just steps away.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
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Unlike the sound of a car door slamming or the jingle of house keys, the Life360 alert happens earlier, giving four-legged companions a head start to get excited before their favorite human walks through the door.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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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
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There’s the one that’s an anthem from the top that gets faster and shouty-er by the end.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
26 July 2025
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An anthem for the glass-half-empty crowd, for sure.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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“Ditty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ditty. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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