what is ballad?

Question

does anyone know wats ballad? i need his 4 my music class...
i need yhe origin of it
the history of it
and where can i find a sound thats ballad?? pls hurry!!!! ASAPP
( AS SOON AS POSSIBLE PLS... )

Answer 1

Hi, there are many definition for ballad. Here are some for you to add into your report:

"A narrative poem, often of folk origin and intended to be sung, consisting of simple stanzas and usually having a refrain. The music for such a poem. A popular song especially of a romantic or sentimental nature."

Look at this website

http://www.iloveballad.com

They have the most complete of ballad songs and samples for you to try. Also they hav euro and japan power ballad too.

also, try this (these are my all time fav power ballads)

1. Heaven - Warrant
2. Every Rose has its throne - Poison
3. Home Sweet Home - Motley Clue
4. Open Arms - Journey
5. Siren Lucidity - Queensryche
6. Love Is On the Way - Saigon Kick
7. Still Loving You - Scorpions
8. Angel - Aerosmith
9. Keep On Loving You - REO
10. Goodbye to Romanc - Ozzy Osbourne

and many more beautiful and powerful ballads for you to choose. check out this website

hope this will help:)
SD

Answer 2

A ballad is a song or other work of art that portrays a life, I think. There are songs titled "Ballad of ....." someone special to them. I can't help you with anything else, especially since I'm not sure what ballad actually means. Sorry....

Answer 3

–noun 1. any light, simple song, esp. one of sentimental or romantic character, having two or more stanzas all sung to the same melody.
2. a simple narrative poem of folk origin, composed in short stanzas and adapted for singing.
3. any poem written in similar style.
4. the music for a ballad.
5. a sentimental or romantic popular song.

Answer 4

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballad


Are you saying that you're not able to type the word 'ballad' into google search?