ballad
Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Contents |
[edit] English
[edit] Pronunciation
-
Audio (US) (file)
[edit] Noun
ballad (plural ballads)
- A long song or poem that tells a story.
- The poet composed a ballad praising the heroic exploits of the fallen commander.
- A slow romantic pop song.
- On Friday nights, the roller rink had a time-block called "Lovers' Lap" when they played nothing but ballads on the overhead speakers.
[edit] Quotations
- 1885, Gilbert & Sullivan, The Mikado
- A wandering minstrel I —
- A thing of shreds and patches,
- Of ballads, songs and snatches,
[edit] Translations
love song or poem that tells a story