old ballad

language: en

definitions

  1. A traditional narrative song or poem, often passed down through generations, that tells a story through verse or music.
    en: A traditional narrative song or poem, often passed down through generations, that tells a story through verse or music.
  2. A musical composition in the ballad style that is of significant age or antiquity.
    en: A musical composition in the ballad style that is of significant age or antiquity.

examples

  1. The storyteller enchanted the crowd with an old ballad about a brave knight.

    The storyteller enchanted the crowd with an old ballad about a brave knight.

  2. The orchestra played an old ballad that had been composed centuries ago.

    The orchestra played an old ballad that had been composed centuries ago.