balladry

[ bal-uh-dree ]

noun

1. ballad poetry.
2. the composing, playing, or singing of ballads.

balladry

/ ˈbælədrɪ /

noun

1. ballad poetry or songs
2. the art of writing, composing, or performing ballads

Word History and Origins

Origin of balladry¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; ballad + -ry

Example Sentences

Thatcher just dropped “Pivot & Scrape,” a five-song debut EP of emotional balladry that showcases her deep, resonant voice and penchant for cathartic pop-rock arrangements.

From Los Angeles Times

The band's genre-defying mix of rock and pop and electro-clash and disco and burlesque and balladry wasn't just a breath of fresh air, it was a gale-force wind.

From BBC

The squirmy electro-goth sound they’ve developed together blends old-fashioned torch balladry with elements of hip-hop and folk music.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s an apt description of “Only God Was Above Us,” which jams together styles and textures with the band’s usual intricacy — check out the way “Ice Cream Piano” moves between genteel balladry and galloping rock — while relishing a newly noisy edge.

From Los Angeles Times

Peso Pluma, the superstar of corridos tumbados — hip-hop infused Mexican balladry — took home his first Grammy for regional Mexican music album in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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