Ballad vs Lyrics - What's the difference?
ballad | lyrics |
A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
A slow romantic pop song.
The words to a song (or other vocal music).
As nouns the difference between ballad and lyrics
is that ballad is a kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas while lyrics is the words to a song (or other vocal music).As a verb ballad
is (obsolete) to make mention of in ballads.ballad
English
Noun
(en noun)- The poet composed a ballad praising the heroic exploits of the fallen commander.
- On Friday nights, the roller rink had a time-block called "Lovers' Lap" when they played nothing but ballads on the overhead speakers.