ballad

US /ˈbæl.əd/
UK /ˈbæl.əd/
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1.

民谣, 叙事歌谣

a poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas

:
The folk singer performed a traditional ballad about a lost love.
这位民谣歌手演唱了一首关于失落爱情的传统民谣
Many old English ballads tell tales of knights and dragons.
许多古老的英国民谣讲述了骑士和龙的故事。
2.

抒情歌曲, 浪漫歌曲

a slow sentimental or romantic song

:
The singer ended the concert with a powerful love ballad.
歌手以一首强劲的爱情民谣结束了音乐会。
Her new album features several beautiful piano ballads.
她的新专辑收录了几首优美的钢琴抒情歌曲