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a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
a haunting ballad about lost love and loneliness
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Recent Examples of ballad
Snoop and fellow coaches Michael Bublé, Reba McEntire, and Gwen Stefani watched with pride as their last remaining artists (Bublé has two, the others have one each) took the mic for an uptempo song and a ballad.
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Thompson’s killing has sparked waves of public contempt over the health insurance industry and his killer has become something of a folk hero across social media, with some taking to TikTok to sing murder ballads about him.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
The ballad, on Streamline/Atlantic/Interscope/ICLG, becomes Gaga’s first leader on the radio ranking, and Mars’ fourth.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
Synergy If leverage is business jargon's greatest hit, synergy is its power ballad—dramatic, overplayed, and impossible to take seriously anymore.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Thompson’s killing has sparked waves of public contempt over the health insurance industry and his killer has become something of a folk hero across social media, with some taking to TikTok to sing murder ballads about him.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
The ballad, on Streamline/Atlantic/Interscope/ICLG, becomes Gaga’s first leader on the radio ranking, and Mars’ fourth.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
Synergy If leverage is business jargon's greatest hit, synergy is its power ballad—dramatic, overplayed, and impossible to take seriously anymore.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballad
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John told Lennon if the song ascended to the top of the charts, Lennon would have to join him onstage to sing it.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Although perceived as a vindictive album, Reputation is also a sentimental one, with its fair share of love songs.Lolita Mang, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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Here are five other movies about the magisterial singer-songwriter whose life and lyrics have forever expanded the contours of American music.Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to on-screen lyrics for people who aren’t yet off-book, the screenings will feature a special message from stars Arianna Grande and Cynthia Erivo (who has previously come out in favor of audience participation).Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
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After the Kerns Hotel fire, lawmakers delivered eulogies in the Capitol to honor the lives of their deceased colleagues during a memorial service that featured a hymn from a church choir, according to legislative records.Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
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Locksmith Animation In this telling of the Nativity story, there are three wise women, the shepherds have been replaced by farmers who harvest organic vegetables, and there aren’t any hymns.Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Dec. 2024
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In this release, Castro adopts his alter ego ‘Richy,’ a character inspired by the rich cultural tapestry of his native Medellín, this year accompanied by his cousin Toño, portrayed by Juanes, to create a festive anthem that honors family, music, and their heritage.Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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The genre-bending anthem celebrates the musicians’ home of Georgia, honoring how the state shaped their careers.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Nicole Scherzinger, too, is undeniable, bringing astounding vocals and haunting desperation to vampiric Hollywood has-been Norma Desmond.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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And then there’s Jacques Audiard’s Spanish-language musical that perfectly complements its genre-bending storyline with audacious mixes and impressive vocals.Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Twain chose to write a lullaby to commemorate his adult daughter, which Stephen recites to himself wading waist-high in the Ligurian Sea.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
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Luckily, a lullaby by her mom is filled with magic that sends her off into a slumber filled with adventurous dreams.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Ballad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballad. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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