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
Their ditties are delightful, poignant and powerful.
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
Lyrically, this song is pretty simple, but the complexity of the musical arrangement elevates it to something more than just a ditty about teenage puppy love.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
The original was a perky folk-pop ditty that sums up the events of the Revolution, like the Boston Tea Party.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
The duo previously worked with Maximum Effort on ditties for the Apple Original Film Spirted starring Reynolds and Will Farrell.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 June 2025
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
Lyrically, this song is pretty simple, but the complexity of the musical arrangement elevates it to something more than just a ditty about teenage puppy love.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
The original was a perky folk-pop ditty that sums up the events of the Revolution, like the Boston Tea Party.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
The duo previously worked with Maximum Effort on ditties for the Apple Original Film Spirted starring Reynolds and Will Farrell.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ditty
Noun
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Written by César Inzunza and produced by Georgy Parra, this ballad is further enriched with vibrant mariachi instrumentation, adding a rich cultural layer to the overall sound.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
29 Aug. 2025
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The ballad was written by Canadian artist Dan Hill, with Barry Mann, in 1973.—
Anne Easton,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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While updated for the social media age, the adaptation does include songs from the Broadway show.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Both captivated audiences with their inventive spin on musical comedies, featuring dynamic choreography and songs drawn from some of the biggest hits in Spanish and Latin pop music.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter has been accused of insensitivity after a lyric in her new album referenced wishing agoraphobia upon someone.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Teasing the track in conversation with Tudum, the Grammy-winner shared that a breakup served as inspiration for the lyrics.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The music then switches to the original Sex and the City opening and closing jingles as the credits begin to roll.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Bob Sirott and John Records Landecker, who held down afternoon and evening shifts respectively for much of the 1970s on WLS, are reuniting on the air at WGN for a three-hour tour of anecdotes, DJ interviews, vintage jingles and listener calls.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The title track is a sublime slow-core power ballad, a hymn to beauty in a world of chaos.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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The sanctuary is now missing the familiar sounds of hymns and the children’s voices that once echoed through its halls.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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Kahan, known for his raw anthems, offers more insight into the inner workings of his heart in his lyrics than in public comments.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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From crunk anthems to clean eating and calm vibes, Lil Jon continues to redefine himself.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Ditty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ditty. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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