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/ˈbæləd/ · noun
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.
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.
Use ballad when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Ballad means A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas..
Common synonyms include lay.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The poet composed a ballad praising the heroic exploits of the fallen commander.
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