This is the 6708th most frequent Japanese word.
バラード
"バラード" (Barādo) means "ballad," a slow, sentimental song or poem.
The word 'バラード' is used to describe a type of song, typically a slow-paced, narrative or emotional musical piece.
このアルバムには美しいバラードが含まれています。
This album contains beautiful ballads.
Here, 'バラード' is used to refer to a musical composition that is expressive and emotional, indicating the style of the music played.
彼女はピアノで感動的なバラードを演奏しました。
She performed a touching ballad on the piano.
In this case, 'バラード' is used to denote a literary form (ballad poetry) traditionally used for storytelling.