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ballad

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of ballad

a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
  • a haunting ballad about lost love and loneliness
Synonyms of ballad

ditty, jingle, lay, lyric, song, vocal
Words Related to ballad

anthem, cantata, canticle, carol, chorale, hymn, noel, psalm, spiritual

dirge, lament, requiem, threnody

hallelujah, paean

aria, barcarole (or barcarolle), chant, chantey (or chanty), folk song, glee, lullaby, madrigal, motet, part-song, round, roundelay, serenade

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  1. Dictionary: Definition of ballad Spanish Central: Translation of ballad Nglish: Translation of ballad for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about ballad

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