Balladeer: meaning, definitions and examples

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balladeer

 

[ ˌbæl.əˈdɪər ]

Context #1

music

A balladeer is a singer or musician who specializes in singing ballads, which are narrative songs or poems that tell a story.

Synonyms

minstrel, musician, singer

Examples of usage

  • He is known as a talented balladeer in the folk music scene.
  • The balladeer captivated the audience with his emotional storytelling.

Translations

Translations of the word "balladeer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 baladista

🇮🇳 गायक-गीतकार

🇩🇪 Balladensänger

🇮🇩 penyanyi balada

🇺🇦 баладник

🇵🇱 balladzista

🇯🇵 バラード歌手

🇫🇷 chanteur de ballades

🇪🇸 baladista

🇹🇷 balad şarkıcısı

🇰🇷 발라드 가수

🇸🇦 مغني البالاد

🇨🇿 baladista

🇸🇰 baladista

🇨🇳 叙事曲歌手

🇸🇮 baladnik

🇮🇸 ballöðusöngvari

🇰🇿 балладшы

🇬🇪 ბალადების მომღერალი

🇦🇿 balad müğənnisi

🇲🇽 baladista

Word origin

The term 'balladeer' originated in the late 18th century from the word 'ballad,' which refers to a narrative song or poem. Ballads have been a popular form of storytelling through music for centuries, with balladeers playing a significant role in preserving and performing these traditional songs. Balladeers have been prominent figures in various musical genres, including folk, country, and blues, continuing to enchant audiences with their storytelling abilities.