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
Rita, being the daughter of a pub piano man, gets to sing live when the BBC arrives for a morale-boosting outside broadcast, and Ronan soulfully executes a sweet pastiche of 1940s ditties, composed by Nicholas Britell and Taura Stinson.
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Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
And who knew that the cartoon series about the Harlem Globetrotters, the real-life, gravity-defying basketball heroes of the time, gave birth to an album of Globetrotters ditties, many co-written by Neil Sedaka?
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2024
Anyone who grew up in the ’70s or ‘80s will remember this little ditty as their first introduction to the founding of the United States.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 15 Sep. 2024
In this case of theme song trumping style sequence, the cherished li'l sitcom keeps its intro short but sweet, clipping along with a bouncy ditty (written by Gaby Moreno and Vincent Jones) that perfectly matches the buoyant, bubbly personality of the show.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024
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Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
And who knew that the cartoon series about the Harlem Globetrotters, the real-life, gravity-defying basketball heroes of the time, gave birth to an album of Globetrotters ditties, many co-written by Neil Sedaka?
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2024
Anyone who grew up in the ’70s or ‘80s will remember this little ditty as their first introduction to the founding of the United States.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 15 Sep. 2024
In this case of theme song trumping style sequence, the cherished li'l sitcom keeps its intro short but sweet, clipping along with a bouncy ditty (written by Gaby Moreno and Vincent Jones) that perfectly matches the buoyant, bubbly personality of the show.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024
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By the end, we’re also given a typically emotive Diana Warren ballad, sung by H.E.R. The performances, too, couldn’t be better.Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Dan’s heartfelt take on the 2005 ballad was a showcase of vulnerability and raw talent.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
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John told Lennon if the song ascended to the top of the charts, Lennon would have to join him onstage to sing it.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The doc tells the story of how George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s beloved ’80s duo turned one song into a cultural phenomenon.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Here are five other movies about the magisterial singer-songwriter whose life and lyrics have forever expanded the contours of American music.Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The songs Dylan composes, scrawling the lyrics on notepads, often in the wee hours, consume and define him.Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Hooray for the catchy jingles, the gorgeous product shots, the adorable polar bears and twinkly lights.Joan Oleck, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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There’s the sound of dial-up internet or the new message jingle on AIM or MSN Messenger.Ash Parrish, The Verge, 2 Dec. 2024
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After the Kerns Hotel fire, lawmakers delivered eulogies in the Capitol to honor the lives of their deceased colleagues during a memorial service that featured a hymn from a church choir, according to legislative records.Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
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Locksmith Animation In this telling of the Nativity story, there are three wise women, the shepherds have been replaced by farmers who harvest organic vegetables, and there aren’t any hymns.Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Dec. 2024
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In this release, Castro adopts his alter ego ‘Richy,’ a character inspired by the rich cultural tapestry of his native Medellín, this year accompanied by his cousin Toño, portrayed by Juanes, to create a festive anthem that honors family, music, and their heritage.Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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The genre-bending anthem celebrates the musicians’ home of Georgia, honoring how the state shaped their careers.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Ditty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ditty. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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