ballades
- plural of ballade.
Example Sentences
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But Louis Lortie offers a worthy addition with his elegant interpretations of the four ballades, the Opus 57 Berceuse, the Opus 60 Barcarolle and six nocturnes.
From New York Times ● Dec. 20, 2012
A 2004 recital disc by Piotr Anderszewski might not suit every taste, given the broad tempos and elastic phrasing this Polish-Hungarian pianist adopts in seven mazurkas, two ballades and two polonaises.
From New York Times ● May 27, 2010
Chopin composed only four ballades, but they contain some of his most passionate and enticing music.
From Time Magazine Archive
Some day perhaps they will be content with metrical exercises, ballades, and roundels.
From Res Judicat? Papers and Essays by Birrell, Augustine
The program was heavy with the études and ballades, and Huneker sat in the front row of fanatics.
From A Book of Prefaces by Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis)
