ditties

noun

Definition of dittiesnext
plural of ditty
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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  1. ballads
  2. songs
  3. anthems
  4. lyrics
Noun
  • The group also stood out from the pack in its projection of feminist strength; while many TRL-era starlets released moony-eyed ballads declaring devotion to their men, Destiny’s Child seemed far more comfortable singing about demanding more from them, or not needing them at all.
    Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Since the first Disney feature animation in 1937, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, these songs have taken on a myriad of forms, from silly tunes about cleaning up to dramatic ballads concerning a primal human need for something more.
    Barry Levitt, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of ballads
Noun
  • Dylan played two acoustic songs at Newport following his electric set.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There are also far too many songs in A Complete Unknown—most are profoundly affecting, but a few ought to have been strategically trimmed.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of songs
Noun
  • Now, Shimmy’s druggy earworms and tropical two-step anthems are the gold standard of South Florida rap.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Deadheads were blown away during the first residency by four-hour shows that perfectly blended the group’s beloved hippie anthems with high-resolution digital psychedelia projected onto the one-of-a-kind venue’s immersive dome.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of anthems
Noun
  • Evita features lyrics by Rice and music by Lloyd Webber.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The lyrics from The Wizard and I, a number from the musical Wicked, tumble sweetly, melodically – effortlessly – from her mouth.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of lyrics
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