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Ballad vs Balladic - What's the difference?

ballad | balladic |

As a noun ballad

is a kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.

As a verb ballad

is (obsolete) to make mention of in ballads.

As an adjective balladic is

(music) characteristic of a ballad.

ballad

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • 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.
  • A slow romantic pop song.
    • On Friday nights, the roller rink had a time-block called "Lovers' Lap" when they played nothing but ballads on the overhead speakers.

    Quotations

    * 1885, *: A wandering minstrel I — *: A thing of shreds and patches, *: Of ballads , songs and snatches,

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (obsolete) To make mention of in ballads.
  • To compose or sing ballads.

    • balladic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (music) Characteristic of a ballad
  • * {{quote-news, year=1989, date=July 21, author=Anthony Adler, title=Game of Love, work=Chicago Reader citation
    • , passage=Still, my favorite moments are the quiet ones, like when Henry, the tell-me-about-the-rabbits-George deviate, croons his balladic confession, "I did a thing." }}
  • * {{quote-news, year=1994, date=December 2, author=Bill Wyman, title=Posture After Posture, work=Chicago Reader citation
    • , passage=Vedder and the rest of the band are at their best when they're feeling balladic . }}