BALLADS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word ballads. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word ballads. (close relations)

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Definition of BALLADS

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Best Alternative Words for BALLADS


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	carols				nounn
	noun • joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ • a joyful song (usually celebrating the birth of Christ) verb • sing carols
	chants				verbv
	noun • a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone verb • recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm • utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
	hymns				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
	lays				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
	lyrics				nounn
	adjective • used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range • relating to or being musical drama • of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way) noun • the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number • a short poem of songlike quality adjective satellite • expressing deep emotion verb • write lyrics for (a song)
	odes				nounn
	noun • a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
	poems				nounn
	noun • a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
	rhymes				verb, nounv, n
	noun • correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds) • a piece of poetry verb • compose rhymes • be similar in sound, especially with respect to the last syllable
	songs				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
	verses				nounn
	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
	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

Best Hypernyms For BALLADS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ballads, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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Phrases (1)