ballad maker

ˈbæləd ˈmeɪkər

Definition

Definition of ballad maker - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

composer

Dated

writes narrative songs or poems

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The ballad maker crafted a touching story in his song.
The ballad maker's lyrics resonated with many.
She became a renowned ballad maker in her town.

lyricist

poet

songwriter

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Expressions with ballad

power ballad

slow, emotional song typically featuring rock elements

The band's new album features a powerful power ballad about lost love..

bush ballad

poem celebrating Australian rural culture

The bush ballad recounted tales of the outback.

ballad metre

poetic form of quatrains with alternating four-beat and three-beat lines

The poem uses ballad metre, alternating four beats and three beats each line.

ballad stanza

four-line stanza with specific rhyme and meter

The poem was written in a classic ballad stanza.

folk ballad

song passed down orally telling a story

The folk ballad told the tale of a brave knight.

ballad opera

dramatic musical work using popular tunes with spoken dialogue

The Beggar's Opera is a famous example of a ballad opera..

Expressions with maker

meet one's maker

die or pass into the afterlife

He was ready to meet his maker after a long illness.

meet your maker

die or pass away

One more mile in that blizzard and you’ll meet your maker.

pancake-maker

person who makes pancakes from batter

The pancake-maker flipped the pancakes skillfully.

maker's name

brand or company name on a product

The maker's name was clearly visible on the car's hood.

beer maker

person who brews beer from malt and hops

The beer maker crafted a new IPA for the festival.

belt maker

person or company that makes belts

The belt maker crafted a beautiful leather belt.

bread maker

person who bakes bread, especially professionally

The skilled bread maker prepared a variety of artisan loaves..

decision maker

person responsible for making important choices

The CEO is the main decision maker in the company.

espresso maker

machine for brewing espresso coffee quickly

She cleaned the espresso maker before brewing her morning coffee..

furniture maker

person who creates or builds furniture

The skilled furniture maker crafted a beautiful oak desk..

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French:chansonnier, ...
German:Balladenschreiber, ...
Italian:cantastorie, ...
Spanish:creador de baladas, ...
Portuguese:trovador, ...
Chinese:民谣创作者, ...
Japanese:バラード作家, ...
Arabic:كَاتِب القَصَائِد الغِنَائِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:יוֹצֵר בַּלָּדוֹת, ...
Russian:балладник, ...
Ukrainian:баладник, ...
Hindi:बैलेड मेकर, ...
Bengali:গীতিকার, ...
Catalan:trobador, ...
Czech:baladík, ...
Danish:balladeskaber, ...
Dutch:ballademaker, ...
Greek:δημιουργός μπαλάντας, ...
Hungarian:balladaszerző, ...
Khmer:អ្នកនិពន្ធបទចម្រៀងនិទានរឿង, ...
Korean:발라드 작곡가, ...
Persian:ترانه‌سرا, ...
Polish:twórca ballad, ...
Portuguese (BR):compositor de baladas, ...
Romanian:creator de balade, ...
Swedish:balladdiktare, ...
Thai:นักแต่งเพลงบัลลาด, ...
Turkish:balad yazarı, ...
Vietnamese:người sáng tác ballad, ...

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