ballad

A noun referring to a narrative poem or song, often of folk origin, that tells a story, typically about love, adventure, or historical events.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее повествовательное стихотворение или песню, часто народного происхождения, в которой рассказывается история, обычно о любви, приключениях или исторических событиях.esSustantivo que designa una composición poética o canción narrativa, a menudo de origen popular, que relata una historia, generalmente de tema amoroso, heroico o histórico.frBallade, poème ou chanson narratif(ve), souvent d'origine populaire, qui raconte une histoire, généralement d'amour, d'aventure ou d'événements historiques.deEin Substantiv, das ein erzählendes Gedicht oder Lied bezeichnet, oft volkstümlichen Ursprungs, das eine Geschichte erzählt, meist über Liebe, Abenteuer oder historische Ereignisse.ptSubstantivo que designa um poema narrativo ou canção, frequentemente de origem popular, que conta uma história, geralmente sobre amor, aventuras ou acontecimentos históricos.zh一种叙事性的诗歌或歌曲，常源于民间，讲述一个故事，通常关于爱情、冒险或历史事件。arاسم يدل على قصيدة أو أغنية سردية، غالبًا ذات أصل شعبي، تحكي قصة عن الحب أو المغامرات أو الأحداث التاريخية.

1. Narrative poem or song B2 formal art

   A poem or song that tells a story, often about love, tragedy, or heroic deeds.

   • The poet recited a ballad about a lost love.
   • She sang a traditional Scottish ballad at the festival.
   • The ballad told the story of a brave knight.

   ruБалладаesBaladafrBallade narrativedeBalladeptBaladazh叙事歌谣arقصيدة قصصية

   Synonyme: dittylaypoemsong

2. Slow romantic song B1 informal art

   A slow, sentimental song, often about love or heartbreak.

   • The band played a beautiful ballad at the wedding.
   • His latest hit is a power ballad about heartbreak.
   • She loves listening to slow ballads on rainy days.

   ruБалладаesBalada románticafrBallade sentimentaledeBalladeptBaladazh抒情歌arأغنية رومانسية هادئة

   Synonyme: love songserenadetorch song

• ballads plural form
• ballads' possessive plural form
• ballad's possessive singular form