Genre
Ballad
발라드
1 What is Ballad?
A genre defined by emotional lyrics and lyrical melodies. It renders feelings of love, parting, and longing with delicacy, often arranged around piano and strings.
2 Key Traits
Lyrical melody
Emotional lyrics
Piano and string arrangement
Vocal-centered
3 History & Origins
The ballad traces back to the story-songs of medieval Europe; today the term refers to slow, emotional pop music.
4 Notable Artists
Lee Moon-sae
Buzz
Sung Si-kyung
Adele
Sam Smith
