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Ballard

Verb / ˈbælɜ:d / Another word for ballard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A 'ballard' is a type of slow, sentimental song or poem.

Synonyms & similar words

song poem melody tune lyric verse ditty chant rhyme carol sonnet ode hymn serenade canzone lay dirge lullaby aria

Synonyms by register

Formal

narrative account recitation chronicle

Informal

story tale yarn song

Literary

lay romance epic

Antonyms

prose report factual account news item documentation

Common collocations

  • folk ballad
  • love ballad
  • sea ballad
  • ballad singer
  • ballad form
  • ballad opera
  • ballad concert

Word family

noun ballad
adjective balladic

Usage note

A ballad is typically a narrative poem or song, often dealing with a dramatic or heroic theme. It is distinct from prose or factual reporting.

Example sentences

  1. I love listening to a ballard before going to bed.
  2. She wrote a beautiful ballard about her pet dog.
  3. We sang a ballard at the school talent show.
  4. The ballard made everyone feel emotional.
  5. He played a sad ballard on his guitar.

Quotes

  • Music is the strongest form of magic. - Marilyn Manson
  • Music in the soul can be heard by the universe. - Lao Tzu
  • Where words fail, music speaks. - Hans Christian Andersen

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