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a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
a haunting ballad about lost love and loneliness
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Recent Examples of ballad
What matters is that France have once again found a gem, with a touching ballad dedicated to Louane’s late mother.
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Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
The title track even reimagines Sade’s iconic ballad with an ‘80s slow jam/modern-day Hip-Hop twist.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 May 2025
Wallen is constantly trying to find new ways to navigate the tension between pleasure and piety, Saturday night and Sunday morning, his horniness and his self-loathing—already the grist for a thousand doleful ballads.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 16 May 2025
The genre-bending pop track — both ballad and banger — was singer Jade Thirlwall’s venture into solo artistry; her former girl group, Little Mix, had gone on hiatus two years earlier.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 May 2025
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Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
The title track even reimagines Sade’s iconic ballad with an ‘80s slow jam/modern-day Hip-Hop twist.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 May 2025
Wallen is constantly trying to find new ways to navigate the tension between pleasure and piety, Saturday night and Sunday morning, his horniness and his self-loathing—already the grist for a thousand doleful ballads.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 16 May 2025
The genre-bending pop track — both ballad and banger — was singer Jade Thirlwall’s venture into solo artistry; her former girl group, Little Mix, had gone on hiatus two years earlier.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballad
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The two songs had been locked in second place on the list of the longest-running No. 1s in the history of the Hot Rap Songs chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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As the credits rolled, it was revealed that Antonoff and Coen collaborated on three songs for the film that Qualley performed — one of which had a Lana Del Rey feel to it.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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On the new version of the track, Laferte opens the song in Spanish, before St. Vincent joins in English as the two take turns tackling the song’s lyrics and their own language.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
23 May 2025
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The Beggar’s Opera, directed by Wills with an original score by the musical mastermind Schlosberg and a new book and lyrics by playwright Kate Tarker.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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The service of hymns and prayer will be followed by a memorial roll call of members of the armed services who died in active duty.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Seated on a stool with an acoustic guitar and surrounded by a semi-circle of 11 ace musicians, Simon delivered ruminations, deliberations and hymns via soft, deceivingly casual phrasings.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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But there was no competition bow this year for Lapid’s in-your-face musical satire about a pair of Israeli artists who sign their souls over to a Russian oligarch to craft a post-October 7 nationalist anthem in support of their state.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
28 May 2025
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Co-produced with Grammy-winning pianist Ruslan Sirota, the track is an anthem of transformation, self-worth, and feminine power.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Beyond the Blonde features Charity Marie for lead vocals, Bobby Eden on guitar and background vocals, Anthony Marena on bass guitar and background vocals and Kevin Curtin on drums. Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is located at 5400 West 29th Ave.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Russell’s powerful, at times operatic, vocals and energetic stage presence proved the perfect foil for Ron’s distinctly quirky mien and adroit facility with words and keys.—
Katherine Turman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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This intuitive device can automate lullabies and white noise on cue to comfort fussy babies, while daily reports track sleep habits including wake times and length of time.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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The new parents tried everything—rocking, feeding, lullabies—but nothing was working.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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“Ballad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballad. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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