BALLAD Synonyms
There are 25 hypernyms of the word ballad. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BALLAD
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| lay | verbv | |||||||
noun • a narrative song with a recurrent refrain • a narrative poem of popular origin adjective satellite • characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy • not of or from a profession verb • put into a certain place or abstract location • put in a horizontal position • prepare or position for action or operation • lay eggs • impose as a duty, burden, or punishment | ||||||||
| carol | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ • a joyful song (usually celebrating the birth of Christ) verb • sing carols | ||||||||
| chantey | nounn | |||||||
noun • a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors | ||||||||
| ditty | nounn | |||||||
noun • a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung) | ||||||||
| hymn | nounn | |||||||
noun • a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation) verb • sing a hymn • praise by singing a hymn | ||||||||
| jingle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a metallic sound • a comic verse of irregular measure verb • make a sound typical of metallic objects | ||||||||
| song | nounn | |||||||
noun • a short musical composition with words • the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy • a distinctive or characteristic sound • the act of singing • the characteristic sound produced by a bird • a very small sum | ||||||||
| verse | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • literature in metrical form • a piece of poetry • a line of metrical text verb • compose verses or put into verse • familiarize through thorough study or experience | ||||||||
