Words that rhyme with ballad
Ballad is a 2-syllable word with 16 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bicoloured, coloured, invalid. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of ballad
- noun
- a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
- a narrative poem of popular origin
4 syllables
5 syllables
Examples of "ballad" in lyrics
See how ballad is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Get your stagger stuck in this damn ballad"
4th Pyramid f/ Akrobatik, C-Rayz Walz — Fantazmic -
"This is not your ordinary ballad"
Aesop Rock f/ Dose One — Drawbridge -
"This is a gun ballad"
Army of the Pharaohs — Gun Ballad
What do these rhymes mean?
- bicoloured
- having two colors; "a bicolor flower"; "a bicolored postage stamp"
- coloured
- having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination; "colored crepe paper"; "the film was in color
- invalid
- having no cogency or legal force; "invalid reasoning"; "an invalid driver's license" no longer valid
- multicoloured
- having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly; "a jester dressed in motley"; "the painted desert
- pallid
- abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress; "the pallid face of the invalid
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "ballad" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bicoloured, coloured, invalid create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "ballad" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.