ballads

[ˈbælədz]

ballads Definition

  • 1a song or poem that tells a story, often one that is sad or about love, and is suitable for singing
  • 2a slow popular song, especially a romantic one

Using ballads: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ballads" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The singer performed a beautiful ballad about lost love.

  • Example

    The album features a mix of upbeat pop songs and slow ballads.

  • Example

    She wrote a ballad about her grandfather's life.

ballads Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ballads

Phrases with ballads

  • power ballad

    a slow, emotional rock song, typically one dealing with love or heartbreak

    Example

    The band's biggest hit was a power ballad that became an anthem for broken-hearted teenagers.

  • folk ballad

    a traditional song that tells a story, often passed down through generations by word of mouth

    Example

    The folk ballad 'Barbara Allen' has been sung for centuries in England and Scotland.

  • narrative ballad

    a ballad that tells a story, often with a moral or lesson

    Example

    The narrative ballad 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' is a classic poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

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Summary: ballads in Brief

A ballad [ˈbælədz] is a song or poem that tells a story, often about love or sadness. It can be slow and emotional, like a power ballad, or traditional and passed down through generations, like a folk ballad. Ballads can also have a moral or lesson, as seen in narrative ballads. Examples of ballads include 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' and modern pop ballads.