ballad
Example Sentences
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She was an unknown artist in 1979, and she wanted to cut a ballad.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
“I just love a ballad — I can’t help it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
For bands such as Styx, commercial success arrived in the form of a ballad.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
The ballad is from Grimes’ self-titled country album which was released last year.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026
Jemmy's ears pricked up as the ballad seller began singing a sample of his merchandise.
From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
