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Melody vs Ballad - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between melody and ballad

is that melody is tune; sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase while ballad is a kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.

As a proper noun Melody

is {{given name|female|from=English|}}.

As a verb ballad is

to make mention of in ballads.

melody

English

(wikipedia melody)

Noun

(melodies)
  • tune; sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase
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    • Synonyms

    * (sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase) tune

    Derived terms

    * melodic * melodious * melodium

    Related terms

    * melodrama

    See also

    * scale * tune * harmony * music

    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.