1. ballad - Noun
2. ballad - Verb
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.
Source: Webster's dictionary" (1924) This ballad of love and longing was a hit record for Paul Whiteman and had several other successful recordings in 1924. Source: Internet
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. Source: Internet
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. Source: Internet
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. Source: Internet
Allman hits his stride on the melancholy ballad “Southern Rain,” one of disc’s highlights. Source: Internet
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. Source: Internet