Folk Ballad (Noun)
Meaning
A song that is traditionally sung by the common people of a region and forms part of their culture.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The folk ballad of the Appalachian region tells stories of love, loss, and hardship that have been passed down through generations.
- The blues musician drew inspiration from traditional folk ballads of the American South.
- The folk ballad of the region was a slow and mournful song that spoke of a time long past.
- She spent years collecting and preserving traditional folk ballads from the rural areas of her country.
- The folk ballad was a reflection of the community's values and experiences, and was often sung at social gatherings.