1. a person who writes or sings ballads

Examples

• The famous balladist performed traditional folk songs at the festival.
• She became known as a skilled balladist after years of writing narrative songs.
• The medieval balladist traveled from town to town sharing stories through music.
• As a contemporary balladist, he combines modern themes with traditional ballad forms.
• The balladist’s haunting melodies captivated audiences throughout the region.
• Local historians interviewed the elderly balladist about traditional songs.