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ballad
noun
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How to pronounce ballad:

Definition of ballad:

ballad (noun):
a slow sentimental song
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain.
a narrative composition in rhythmic verse suitable for singing

Synonyms for ballad:

anthem
cantata
canzone
carol
chorale
chorus
ditty
folk song
hymn
jingle
lay
lullaby
lyric
medley
minstrelsy
psalm
saga
song
vocal

Antonyms for ballad:

prose
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