Balladeer

Pronunciation: /bæləˈdɪr/

Definitions of balladeer

noun a person who sings or composes ballads, typically in a narrative style

Example Sentences

A1 A balladeer is a person who sings ballads.

A2 The balladeer entertained the crowd with traditional folk songs.

B1 The balladeer's heartfelt lyrics resonated with the audience.

B2 The talented balladeer captivated listeners with his emotional performance.

C1 The renowned balladeer was known for his poetic storytelling through music.

C2 The balladeer's haunting melodies left a lasting impression on all who heard them.

Examples of balladeer in a Sentence

formal The balladeer captivated the audience with his soulful singing.

informal I heard that new balladeer is playing at the coffee shop tonight.

slang That balladeer's voice is straight fire.

figurative As a balladeer of emotions, she sang with passion and depth.

Grammatical Forms of balladeer

• past tense: balladeered
• plural: balladeers
• comparative: more balladeer
• superlative: most balladeer
• present tense: balladeers
• future tense: will balladeer
• perfect tense: have balladeered
• continuous tense: is balladeering
• singular: balladeer
• positive degree: balladeer
• infinitive: to balladeer
• gerund: balladeering
• participle: balladeered

Origin and Evolution of balladeer

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'balladeer' originated from the French word 'ballade', which referred to a type of medieval French lyric poem or song.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'balladeer' evolved to refer to a singer or musician who specializes in singing or performing ballads, typically folk songs or narrative songs.