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ballad

[bal-uhd] / ˈbæl əd /
NOUN
narrative song
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Around 163 million people tuned in to last year's contest, which offered songs ranging from ebullient bangers to soulful ballads.

From BBC

The star, known for power ballads like My Heart Will Go On and Because You Loved Me, will play a 10-night residency at the 40,000-capacity Paris La Défense Arena in September and October.

From BBC

Ridings had been thrust into the limelight with her Brit Award-nominated debut in 2017, celebrated for her rich, pure-toned vocals on ballads like Lost Without You and the summery pop masterpiece Castles.

From BBC

He was known for his powerful voice, moving easily between romantic ballads and more sombre songs.

From BBC

She was an unknown artist in 1979, and she wanted to cut a ballad.

From The Wall Street Journal