Ballad vs. Lyric
Difference Between Ballad and Lyric
Ballad➦
A ballad is a form of verse, often a narrative set to music. Ballads derive from the medieval French chanson balladée or ballade, which were originally "dance songs".
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Lyric➦
(of poetry) expressing the writer's emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms
lyric poems of extraordinary beauty
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Ballad➦
A narrative poem, often of folk origin and intended to be sung, consisting of simple stanzas and usually having a refrain.
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Lyric➦
(of a singing voice) using a light register
a lyric soprano with a light, clear timbre
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Ballad➦
The music for such a poem.
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Lyric➦
a lyric poem or verse
an edition of Horace's Lyrics
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Ballad➦
A popular song especially of a romantic or sentimental nature.
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Lyric➦
the words of a popular song
she has published both music and lyrics for a number of songs
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Ballad➦
A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
The poet composed a ballad praising the heroic exploits of the fallen commander.
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Lyric➦
Of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses subjective thoughts and feelings, often in a songlike style or form.
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Ballad➦
A slow romantic song.
On Friday nights, the roller rink had a time-block called "Lovers' Lap" when they played nothing but ballads on the overhead speakers.
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Lyric➦
Relating to or constituting a poem in this category, such as a sonnet or ode.
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Ballad➦
(obsolete) To make mention of in ballads.
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Lyric➦
Of or relating to a writer of poems in this category.
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Ballad➦
(intransitive) To compose or sing ballads.
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Lyric➦
Lyrical.
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Ballad➦
A popular kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; as, the ballad of Chevy Chase; esp., a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
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Lyric➦
Having a singing voice of light volume and modest range.
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Ballad➦
To make or sing ballads.
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Lyric➦
Of, relating to, or being musical drama, especially opera
the lyric stage.
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Ballad➦
To make mention of in ballads.
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Lyric➦
Having a pleasing succession of sounds; melodious.
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Ballad➦
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
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Lyric➦
Of or relating to the lyre or harp.
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Ballad➦
a narrative poem of popular origin
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Lyric➦
Appropriate for accompaniment by the lyre.
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Lyric➦
A lyric poem.
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Lyric➦
often lyrics(Music) The words of a song.
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Lyric➦
(poetry) Of, or relating to a type of poetry (such as a sonnet or ode) that expresses subjective thoughts and feelings, often in a songlike style
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Lyric➦
Of or relating to a writer of such poetry
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Lyric➦
lyrical
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Lyric➦
Having a light singing voice of modest range
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Lyric➦
Of or relating to musical drama and opera
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Lyric➦
melodious
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Lyric➦
Of or relating to the lyre (or sometimes the harp)
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Lyric➦
A lyric poem.
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Lyric➦
The words of a song or other vocal music.
The lyric in line 3 doesn't rhyme.
The lyrics were written by the composer.
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Lyric➦
Of or pertaining to a lyre or harp.
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Lyric➦
Fitted to be sung to the lyre;
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Lyric➦
expressing deep personal emotion; - said especially of poetry which expresses the individual emotions of the poet; as, the dancer's lyrical performance.
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Lyric➦
A lyric poem; a lyrical composition.
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Lyric➦
A composer of lyric poems.
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Lyric➦
A verse of the kind usually employed in lyric poetry; - used chiefly in the plural.
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Lyric➦
The words of a song.
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Lyric➦
the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number;
his compositions always started with the lyrics
he wrote both words and music
the song uses colloquial language
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Lyric➦
a short poem of songlike quality
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Lyric➦
write lyrics for (a song)
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Lyric➦
expressing deep personal emotion;
the dancer's lyrical performance
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Lyric➦
used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range;
a lyric soprano
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Lyric➦
relating to or being musical drama;
the lyric stage
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Lyric➦
of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way);
lyric poetry
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