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ballad

[bal-uhd] / ˈbæl əd /
NOUN
narrative song
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Grammy winner Dean’s mellow love ballad “I’ve Seen It” is at the center of a copyright infringement case brought by the music group that oversees Withers’ catalog.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

The Death of Robin Hood is based on a 17th Century ballad of the outlaw, starring Hugh Jackman as the reflective, battle-weary titular character at the end of his life.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

Mr. Prieto’s ballad “Gently Trapped” highlights the transparent beauty and elegant phrasing of his flute playing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

After posing for individual promo portraits, they gathered for a group photo before singing an acapella version of the uptempo ballad “MHM” for social content.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

He played a ballad, then a light, quick drinking song, then a slow, sad melody in a language that I didn’t recognize but suspected might be Yllish.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

The film is directed by David Ayer, a purveyor of wild action flicks and ballads of masculinity; the screenplay is the debut effort of Cameron Alexander.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

With a rollicking mix of high-energy country twang, twisty ballads and production-heavy pop hits bolstered by her crisp belt, she made the stage her own.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

The new Whigs record is a strong collection of material that stands solidly amongst the existing catalog of v2 Whigs albums, with big rockers, piano ballads, and tape loops neatly nestled against guitar feedback.

From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026

Cold Goodbyes, in particular, is set to the sound of an unsettling synth drone – a world away from the gently-plucked ballads of her earlier work.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

Evenings after supper the household servants, pages, craftsmen, and all those not on watch gathered about the fire in the Great Hall where Piers Nitingale or John told tales or sang ballads.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli




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