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ballad Synonyms
Another word for ballad
Choosing another word for ballad depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A slow, sentimental, or romantic popular song.
Usage Example
"The rock band's most famous track is an emotional acoustic love song that still plays on the radio today."
Strong
love song
torch song
serenade
Weak
slow jam
• noun (Context 2)
A narrative poem or folk song, typically composed in short stanzas and adapted for singing, that tells a dramatic or traditional story handed down through oral tradition.
Usage Example
"The folk singer performed a traditional Scottish folk song about two star-crossed lovers."
Strong
folk song
lay
Weak
poem
ditty
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ballad. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ballad