DITTY Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word ditty. (close relations)
Definition of DITTY
Best Alternative Words for DITTY
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air | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of • the region above the ground • a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing • a slight wind (usually refreshing) • the mass of air surrounding the Earth • once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour blood • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence • medium for radio and television broadcasting • travel via aircraft verb • expose to fresh air • be broadcast • broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television • make public • expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry • expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen | ||||||||
ballad | nounn | |||||||
noun • a narrative song with a recurrent refrain • a narrative poem of popular origin | ||||||||
carol | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ • a joyful song (usually celebrating the birth of Christ) verb • sing carols | ||||||||
chant | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone verb • recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm • utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically | ||||||||
jingle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a metallic sound • a comic verse of irregular measure verb • make a sound typical of metallic objects | ||||||||
melody | nounn | |||||||
noun • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence • the perception of pleasant arrangements of musical notes | ||||||||
song | nounn | |||||||
noun • a short musical composition with words • the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy • a distinctive or characteristic sound • the act of singing • the characteristic sound produced by a bird • a very small sum | ||||||||
tune | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence • the property of producing accurately a note of a given pitch • the adjustment of a radio receiver or other circuit to a required frequency verb • adjust for (better) functioning • adjust the pitches of (musical instruments) | ||||||||
verse | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • literature in metrical form • a piece of poetry • a line of metrical text verb • compose verses or put into verse • familiarize through thorough study or experience |