Ditty
Ditty noun - A short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment.
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Synonyms for 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
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