"power ballad" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: power ballads [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} power ballad (plural power ballads)
  1. (music) An emotional rock song, generally focused on love, delivered with powerful vocals. Wikipedia link: power ballad Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-power_ballad-en-noun-QvnX9x16 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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