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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.

Synonyms

  • Folksong
  • Folk Song

Hypernyms

  • Folk Music
  • Vocal
  • Song
  • Ethnic Music

Hyponyms

  • Blues
  • Fado
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