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Ballad (Noun)

A narrative song with a recurrent refrain.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The folk singer's soulful voice brought the ancient ballad to life, transporting the audience to a bygone era.
The poet's use of rhyme and meter created a haunting ballad that echoed through the deserted streets.
The ballad of the lost love was a staple of the singer's repertoire, never failing to move the crowd to tears.
The traditional ballad was passed down through generations, its melody and lyrics remaining unchanged over the years.
The ballad's refrain, "Oh, cruel fate, why must I roam?" became a haunting earworm that lingered long after the song ended.

A narrative poem of popular origin.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The folk singer's repertoire included a beautiful ballad about a star-crossed lover's tragic fate.
The medieval ballad of Sir Lancelot and Guinevere has been retold in many different forms of art throughout the centuries.
The poet's latest collection featured a ballad about the struggles of a working-class family during the Great Depression.
The traditional ballad of "Tam Lin" has been passed down through generations of Scottish storytellers.
The musician's ballad about a lost love was a hit single on the charts for weeks.