Sonnet vs Ballad - What's the difference?
sonnet | ballad |
A fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of fourteen lines that are typically five-foot iambics and rhyme according to one of a few prescribed schemes.
A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
A slow romantic pop song.
In intransitive terms the difference between sonnet and ballad
is that sonnet is to compose sonnets while ballad is to compose or sing ballads.sonnet
English
(wikipedia sonnet)Noun
(en noun)See also
* poem * English sonnet * Italian sonnet * quatorzainAnagrams
* * * ----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.