ballads
nounUK /ˈbælədz/
US /ˈbælərdz/
Ballads are slow songs that tell a story.
My grandfather loves listening to old ballads about sailors and the sea.
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2. Long poems that tell a story, often passed down by word of mouth.
We studied an old Scottish ballad about a brave knight in class.
3. Slow, romantic pop songs.
The radio station plays soft ballads every evening.
4. A popular song with a strong, simple tune.
That band is famous for its catchy ballads.