ballad /ˈbæləd/noun 2verb 2forms 3 noun2 •A slow romantic song.On Friday nights, the roller rink had a time-block called "Lovers' Lap" when they played nothing but ballads on the overhead speakers.He was playing the guitar and singing a ballad to his girlfriend while she was playing the drums. •A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.The poet composed a ballad praising the heroic exploits of the fallen commander. verb2 •To compose or sing ballads. •(no longer used) To make mention of in ballads. formsballaded · ballading · ballads
