ballad
A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singingA kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
» This ballad is thirty verses long.
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2 sensesA kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
The poet composed a ballad praising the heroic exploits of the fallen commander.
Ballade
балла́даballáda
бала́даbaláda
a narrative poem of popular origin
A slow romantic song.
On Friday nights, the roller rink had a time-block called "Lovers' Lap" when they played nothing but ballads on the overhead speakers.
He was playing the guitar and singing a ballad to his girlfriend while she was playing the drums.
Ballade
балла́даballáda, рома́нсrománs
бала́даbaláda
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
Examples
13 sentencesThis ballad is thirty verses long.
Tom was singing a rock ballad.
Tom has already sung three ballads tonight.
She writes ballads about life and love.
Yesterday I listened to a beautiful ballad.
Translations
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Origin
From French ballade, from Old Occitan ballada (“poem for a dance”), from Late Latin ballarFrom French ballade, from Old Occitan ballada (“poem for a dance”), from Late Latin ballare. Doublet of balada and ballade.
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