Balada (en. Ballad)
ba-lá-da
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of song that usually tells a story or expresses feelings.
This ballad is about a lost love.
Ang balada na ito ay tungkol sa isang pag-ibig na nawala.
A form of music that is often gentle and melodic.
I love ballads because of their emotional content.
Gusto ko ang mga balada dahil sa kanilang emosyonal na nilalaman.
A musical product that focuses on relationships or personal experiences.
The ballad always features themes of love.
Ang balada ay laging nagtatampok ng tema ng pag-ibig.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'balada', a type of song.
Common Phrases and Expressions
love ballad
A ballad about love.
balada ng pag-ibig
ballads of the heart
Songs filled with feelings and emotions.
mga balada ng puso
Related Words
music
The art of creating sound in an emotional and pleasing way.
musika
lyrics
The text of a song that often describes the theme or story.
lyrics
Slang Meanings
A song that conveys complex emotions.
That ballad is so touching, especially 'Love Without End!'
Sobrang touching ng balada na 'yan, 'yung 'Pag-ibig na Walang Hanggan!'
Refers to slow jam songs.
At this party, it's all about ballads, so we're just chilling.
Dito sa party, puro balada ang tugtog, kaya chill na chill lang tayo.
A song that often evokes tears or stirs emotions.
I really love ballads because when I hear them, I cry.
Mahilig talaga ako sa balada, kasi pag narinig ko, naiiyak ako.