Balad (en. Ballad)

bah-lahd

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of poem or song that usually has a story or theme of love or sadness.

His new ballad is about a lost love.

Ang kanyang bagong balad ay tungkol sa isang nawalang pag-ibig.

A song that is often used in celebrations or occasions.

At weddings, ballads are often sung as part of the ceremony.

Sa kasal, madalas na kinakanta ang mga balad bilang bahagi ng seremonya.

A story presented in the form of a song.

This ballad tells the story of a historical event.

Ang balad na ito ay nagkukwento ng isang makasaysayang pangyayari.

From the Spanish word 'balada' meaning song.

love ballad

A ballad focused on the theme of love.

balad ng pag-ibig

sad ballad

A ballad that depicts sadness or grief.

balad ng kalungkutan

folk song

A type of song that describes the life of people in a community.

kantang bayan

serenade

A song usually performed for someone under their window.

serenade

Song with deep emotions

You should listen to Moira's ballad, the story is so beautiful.

Dapat pakinggan ang balad ni Moira, ang ganda ng kwento nito.

Nostalgic song

Parokya ni Edgar's songs are like ballads, there's always a story behind them.

Parang balad yung mga kanta ni Parokya ni Edgar, laging may kwento sa likod.

Slow romantic tunes

At their wedding, they played all ballads, so sweet!

Sa kasal nila, puro balad ang pinatugtog, sobrang sweet!