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Meaning of Ballad | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈbæləd

Definitions

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

Equivalents

العربية القصّة بَالَاد
Bosanski balada балада
Català balada
Čeština balada
Cymraeg baled
Dansk ballade
Deutsch Ballade
Ελληνικά μπαλάντα
Esperanto balado
Español balada
فارسی چَکامه
Suomi balladi
Français ballade
עברית בלדה
Hrvatski balada балада
Magyar ballada
Italiano ballata
ქართული ბალადა
Қазақша баллада
한국어 민요 발라드
Македонски балада
Bahasa Melayu balada
Nederlands ballade
Português balada
Română baladă
Русский баллада романс
Shqip baladë
Српски balada балада
Türkçe ezgi Koşuk
Українська балада
Tiếng Việt dân ca

Examples

“The poet composed a ballad praising the heroic exploits of the fallen commander.”
“Of all varieties of poetry, the Ballad, in the form which it affects among us, in distinction to other countries, is, perhaps, one of the most attractive.”
“A wandering minstrel I — / A thing of shreds and patches, / Of ballads, songs and snatches, / And dreamy lullaby!”
“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.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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