Ditty and Strain

Ditty

Ditty noun - A short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment.
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Strain and ditty are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strain" instead a noun "Ditty".

Strain

Strain noun - A rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect.
Usage example: the strain of an old Irish ballad rose up from the revelers downstairs

Ditty and strain are semantically related. You can use "Ditty" instead a noun "Strain".

Nearby Words: strained, straining, strainer
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