Meaning & use

ballad

noun·Academic

A slow, sentimental song, or a narrative poem that tells a story, often about love or tragedy.

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The singer closed the concert with a heartfelt ballad about lost love.

Medieval ballads often told stories of brave knights and tragic romances.

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Ballad can refer to a musical genre known for slow, emotional songs, or to a traditional narrative poem meant to be sung.

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