as in ballads
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 ditties
But, as with effectively a new group needing to gel, time was always going to be required for heroes to emerge and inspire terrace chants to replace or supplement the ditties to ‘Super Paul Mullin’, ‘White Pele’ (Elliot Lee) et al.
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Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
The songs, by Randy Newman, are simple but charming little ditties, particularly the ensemble numbers where this makeshift band of misfits express their devotion to one another.
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
These plinking, whimsical ditties—each song lasts but a minute or two at most— are evocative in their simplicity, but deceptively rich in texture.
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Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
Later, orange lanterns carrying well-wishes floated toward the stars, mingling with the distant strains of Lao ditties from the karaoke machines of the ramshackle bars that lined the banks.
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Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Mar. 2026
However, there are some quirky ditties that even multigenerational Southerners might not have ever heard, or that people commonly use in the wrong way.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
But perhaps the best aspect of Update was the return of Jane Wickline’s offbeat keyboard ditties.
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Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 Dec. 2025
Themes of community and sacrifice abound, as do bluegrass ditties penned by Paul Williams.
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
She’s best known for her enthusiastic and approachable ditties on key subjects, like potty training.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
The songs, by Randy Newman, are simple but charming little ditties, particularly the ensemble numbers where this makeshift band of misfits express their devotion to one another.
—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
These plinking, whimsical ditties—each song lasts but a minute or two at most— are evocative in their simplicity, but deceptively rich in texture.
—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
Later, orange lanterns carrying well-wishes floated toward the stars, mingling with the distant strains of Lao ditties from the karaoke machines of the ramshackle bars that lined the banks.
—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Mar. 2026
However, there are some quirky ditties that even multigenerational Southerners might not have ever heard, or that people commonly use in the wrong way.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
But perhaps the best aspect of Update was the return of Jane Wickline’s offbeat keyboard ditties.
—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 Dec. 2025
Themes of community and sacrifice abound, as do bluegrass ditties penned by Paul Williams.
—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
She’s best known for her enthusiastic and approachable ditties on key subjects, like potty training.
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ditties
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When the Black Queen’s message arrives in the Riverlands, the king consort, lil’ Oscar Tully, and their new pal Roddy the Ruin are busy reveling, making up ballads dedicated to their own derring-do.
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Within the flashy dance numbers and power ballads, American musicals often hold up a mirror to society.
Noun
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But at his Wednesday night tour opener in the Twin Cities, the 77-year-old abruptly let the stage after just a few songs.
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Shouldn’t all of our desserts be able to play Kenny Loggins songs at this point?
Noun
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As mourners talked quietly, nursery rhymes were interspersed with traditional gospel hymns.
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One version sings hymns to a mythic nation always free, always just, always brave, always chosen.
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Pre-show festivities kicked off the event with DJs playing hits from their homeland and classic party anthems from the United States.
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And on Saturday, July 4th, raise a glass and enjoy an evening filled with ice-cold brews, delicious bites and a soundtrack of classic rock, country and all-American anthems.
Noun
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The artists will be fine, but the guys who do commercial music, film music, advertising music, jingles, and everything, they will be replaced.
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The show’s jingles about the virus also play intermittently throughout the day and residents are able to call in with questions.
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According to viewers, a woman appearing to be Alannah uses the N-word while lip-syncing lyrics.
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The West End revival is being directed by Stephen Daldry from the original book and lyrics by Lee Hall and music by John.
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“Ditties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ditties. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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