Ballad



GRE 蓝宝

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.歌谣, 小曲
• ［英］ n.歌谣, 小曲 ( a song or poem that tells a story in short stanzas)
• ［类］ ballad : stanza / novel : chapter ( 歌谣由歌节组成 / 小说由章节组成)
• ［记］ 联想: ball ( 球) +ad -> 像球一样一代代滚下来 -> 歌谣

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English balade ballade, song, from Middle French, from Old Occitan balada dance, song sung while dancing, from balar to dance, from Late Latin ballare
• Date: 14th century
• 1.
  • a. a narrative composition in rhythmic verse suitable for singing
  • b. an art song accompanying a traditional ballad
• 2. a simple song ; air
• 3. a popular song; especially a slow romantic or sentimental song
• ? balladic adjective

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