ballad

CEFRB2

/ˈbæləd/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A song or poem that tells a story.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A slow romantic song.

Examples

  • Evidently, no one can resist reading the ballad "Chavayn" by Olyk Ipay.

  • This ballad is thirty verses long.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈbælɪt/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. To make mention of in ballads.

  2. A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To compose or sing ballads.

More examples

In context

  • He was playing the guitar and singing a ballad to his girlfriend while she was playing the drums.

  • On Friday nights, the roller rink had a time-block called "Lovers' Lap" when they played nothing but ballads on the overhead speakers.

  • The poet composed a ballad praising the heroic exploits of the fallen commander.

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Origin

noun

From French ballade, from Old Occitan ballada (“poem for a dance”), from Late Latin ballare. Doublet of balada and ballade.