Ballad
01
民谣, 叙事歌
a tale that is narrated in the form of a song or poem
例子
The troubadours of medieval Europe traveled from town to town, singing ballads of love and chivalry.
中世纪欧洲的吟游诗人从一个城镇旅行到另一个城镇，唱着爱情和骑士精神的民谣。
She enjoyed reading old English ballads that told stories of heroic deeds and tragic romances.
她喜欢阅读讲述英雄事迹和悲剧爱情的古老英语民谣。
02
a narrative poem of popular origin, traditionally passed down orally
例子
The anthology includes a ballad about a wandering knight.
Scholars study a ballad that originated in the countryside.
