Meaning & use
ballad
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.
A note on using this word
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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