ballad

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

She debuted an absolutely dreamy rock ballad with guest guitarist Greg Gonzalez of the band Cigarettes After Sex, a longtime favorite of Karol’s.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

With his guitar in hand, and reverb cranked up to 11, Gonzalez joined Karol in debuting their spectral new shoegaze ballad, “Después de Ti,” which was steeped in yearning and performed entirely in Spanish.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The penultimate track, “Paint by Numbers,” an acoustic ballad with a pretty melody, is a rare aesthetic change-up on the record, but its titular metaphor is ultimately deflating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

For bands such as Styx, commercial success arrived in the form of a ballad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

However, “Sir Savien” was a ballad, and the vocal part was a counter melody that ran against the timing of the lute.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss