ballad
Speech parts
1. ballad - Noun
2. ballad - Verb
Meaning
A popular kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; as, the ballad of Chevy Chase; esp., a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
To make or sing ballads.
To make mention of in ballads.
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" (1924) This ballad of love and longing was a hit record for Paul Whiteman and had several other successful recordings in 1924.
A ballad Orbison wrote - "The Clown" - met with a lukewarm response; after hearing it, Sun Records producer Jack Clement told Orbison that he would never make it as a ballad singer.
A blast of pyrotechnics after Roger Taylor's high note on the final "for me" would announce the band's return for the hard rock section and closing ballad.
After a pause to gather herself, Lovato soldiered on, a lone tear rolling down her cheek as she belted — her voice sometimes cracking with emotion — the twinkling ballad about feeling alone and isolated.
Allman hits his stride on the melancholy ballad “Southern Rain,” one of disc’s highlights.
After he recorded, Sun boss Sam Phillips asked Keisker to note down the young man's name, which she did along with her own commentary: "Good ballad singer.