ballad

noun (ballads)

«ballad» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A ballad is a song or poem that tells a story, often in short verses. tree →

In the lessons

in tales a poem or song that tells of a hero, a ghost or a love story.

Examples

The old man sang a ballad about a brave knight. tree →
The story was told in a ballad from long ago. tree →

Note

nothing for maths.

In Jewish tradition

The word appears in "ballad-mongers", a name for people who make up mocking songs and sayings. Isaiah uses it for scoffers who laugh at God's warnings. In the primary lessons: in tales a poem or song that tells of a hero, a ghost or a love story.

Examples

Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scoffers, the ballad-mongers of this people which is in Jerusalem: (Prophets ISA.28.14, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «ballad» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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Trees and pragmatics of «ballad» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«ballad» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.

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