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Difference Between Ballad and Lyric

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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".

Lyric

(of poetry) expressing the writer's emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms
Lyric poems of extraordinary beauty

Ballad

A narrative poem, often of folk origin and intended to be sung, consisting of simple stanzas and usually having a refrain.

Lyric

(of a singing voice) using a light register
A lyric soprano with a light, clear timbre

Ballad

The music for such a poem.

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.

Lyric

The words of a popular song
She has published both music and lyrics for a number of songs

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.

Lyric

Of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses subjective thoughts and feelings, often in a songlike style or form.

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.

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.

Lyric

Of or relating to a writer of poems in this category.

Ballad

(intransitive) To compose or sing ballads.

Lyric

Lyrical.

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.

Lyric

Having a singing voice of light volume and modest range.

Ballad

To make or sing ballads.

Lyric

Of, relating to, or being musical drama, especially opera
The lyric stage.

Ballad

To make mention of in ballads.

Lyric

Having a pleasing succession of sounds; melodious.

Ballad

A narrative song with a recurrent refrain

Lyric

Of or relating to the lyre or harp.

Ballad

A narrative poem of popular origin

Lyric

Appropriate for accompaniment by the lyre.

Lyric

A lyric poem.

Lyric

Often lyrics(Music) The words of a song.

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

Lyric

Of or relating to a writer of such poetry

Lyric

Lyrical

Lyric

Having a light singing voice of modest range

Lyric

Of or relating to musical drama and opera

Lyric

Melodious

Lyric

Of or relating to the lyre (or sometimes the harp)

Lyric

A lyric poem.

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.

Lyric

Of or pertaining to a lyre or harp.

Lyric

Fitted to be sung to the lyre;

Lyric

Expressing deep personal emotion; - said especially of poetry which expresses the individual emotions of the poet; as, the dancer's lyrical performance.

Lyric

A lyric poem; a lyrical composition.

Lyric

A composer of lyric poems.

Lyric

A verse of the kind usually employed in lyric poetry; - used chiefly in the plural.

Lyric

The words of a song.

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

Lyric

A short poem of songlike quality

Lyric

Write lyrics for (a song)

Lyric

Expressing deep personal emotion;
The dancer's lyrical performance

Lyric

Used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range;
A lyric soprano

Lyric

Relating to or being musical drama;
The lyric stage

Lyric

Of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way);
Lyric poetry

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