The Open Dictionary

ballade

noun

UK/bælˈɑːd/
US/bælˈɑːd/

Definitions of ballade noun

  1. Countableliteraturespecialized

    A type of poem consisting of three or more stanzas, each with the same number of lines, and concluding with a refrain.

    • This collection includes various poetic forms, including the traditional ballade.

    • The poet is renowned for their skillful composition of ballades.

    • In the literature class, we analyzed several famous ballades.

  2. Countablemusicspecialized

    A piece of classical music, typically for piano, characterized by a romantic and narrative style.

    • The pianist performed Chopin's ballade with great skill.

    • This piano ballade is noted for its rich emotion and complex harmonies.

    • The composer created a series of ballades, each with a unique character.