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ballad


Main Entry: bal·lad
Pronunciation: \ˈba-ləd\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English balade ballade, song, from Middle French, from Old Occitan balada dance, song sung while dancing, from balar to dance, from Late Latin ballare
Date: 14th century

1 a : a narrative composition in rhythmic verse suitable for singing b : an art song accompanying a traditional ballad
2 : a simple song : air
3 : a popular song; especially : a slow romantic or sentimental song

bal·lad·ic \bə-ˈla-dik, ba-\ adjective


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