ballad

noun
UK: /ˈbæləd/
US: /ˈbæləd/

  1. A type of song that tells a story, often about love or historical events.

    1. She sang a sad ballad about a lost love. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old ballad tells the story of a knight's brave deeds in battle. [ ] [ ]

  2. A slow, romantic song.

    1. They danced to a soft ballad at the wedding. [ ] [ ]
    2. This ballad always reminds me of my first love and simpler times. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

song chant lay

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ballad" in English means: A type of song that tells a story, often about love or historical events., A slow, romantic song..

The phonetic transcription of "ballad" is /ˈbæləd/ in British English and /ˈbæləd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ballad": song, chant, lay.

Example usage of "ballad": "She sang a sad ballad about a lost love.". More examples on the page.