English–German
“ballad” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/baˈlaːdə/
Example
Im Konzert sang die Sängerin eine Ballade.
At the concert, the singer performed a ballad.
How to say “ballad” in German
“Ballad” in German is Ballade.
Verses carry a compact plot, whether performed as music or read as narrative poetry, and often end with a sharp change.
Example sentences with Ballade
Der Lehrer bat die Klasse, die Handlung der Ballade kurz zusammenzufassen.
The teacher asked the class to briefly summarize the plot of the ballad.
Tips for using Ballade
- German Ballade covers literary narrative poems as well as musical pieces, so the context determines whether 'ballad' means a poem or a song.