Synonyms for BALLAD
ˈbæl ədbal·lad

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1. ballad, laynoun

   a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

   Synonyms:
   lay, ballad

2. ballad, laynoun

   a narrative poem of popular origin

   Synonyms:
   lay, ballad

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1. balladnoun

   Synonyms:
   light poem, sentimental song

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1. List of paraphrases for "ballad":

   ballade, ride, romance, walk

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1. Ellen Brooks:

   This was a pop ballad song done by female singers, so as far as the song choice goes, it's really interesting, it sort of sums up Elvis, pre-fame.

2. Joan Baez:

   During the 'ballad' years for me, the politics was latent; I was just falling in love with the ballads and my boyfriend. And there was the beauty of the songs.

3. Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Farewell address, quoted on "We Interrupt This Broadcast" CD-ROM:

   And now, like the old soldier of that ballad, I now close my military career, and just fade away...an old soldier who tried to do his duty, as God gave him the light to see that duty. Good-bye.

4. John Fogerty:

   But I think beautiful is simple and elegant, like a ballad with simple harmony.