Used to convey deep emotions or sentiments through song lyrics or poetry. The ballad sings of a mother's undying love for her child.
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Literary Device
Often found in literary works to emphasize feelings or themes using musical metaphors. The poet sings of battles won and heroes fallen, stirring the reader's imagination.
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Cultural Expressions
Incorporates cultural experiences or traditions within songs or poems. The folk song sings of harvest festivals and ancestral stories.