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ballad

UK/'bælәd/US
GREB2

Definitions

n.

A narrative poem or song, often romantic or sentimental, with a simple repeated structure

歌谣,民谣;抒情慢歌

Root Breakdown

Loanword
balladother
=ballad

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The ballad told a romantic story of star-crossed lovers forever.

  • 2.

    Traditional ballads passed through generations preserving cultural memories and values.

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