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ballad
/ˈbæləd/
noun 2verb 2
Collocations
4ADJ.
beautiful, heroic
VERB + BALLAD
composed, ends, reading, resist, rock, sang, singing
BALLAD + NOUN
chavayn, karaoke, olyk, verses
PREP.
in
Definitions
noun
1
A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
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.
2
A slow romantic song.
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.
verb
1
To make mention of in ballads.
2
To compose or sing ballads.
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The poet composed a ballad praising the heroic exploits of the fallen commander.
Wiktionary02
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.
Wiktionary03
A wandering minstrel I — / A thing of shreds and patches, / Of ballads, songs and snatches, / And dreamy lullaby!
Wiktionary04
Having found a suitable human host, an ambitious Cuba Libre sang a beautiful ballad at the karaoke bar.
Tatoeba · #81321505
Evidently, no one can resist reading the ballad "Chavayn" by Olyk Ipay.
Tatoeba · #287806306
Dahut, the ballad continues, became a mermaid and haunted the waters which roll over the site of the city where she loved and feasted.
Tatoeba · #8312307Usage Notes
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