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ballad

2 entries found.


Main Entry:
bal·lad 
          Listen to the pronunciation of ballad
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 ballad2: a simple song : air3: a popular song ; especially : a slow romantic or sentimental song
bal·lad·ic 
          Listen to the pronunciation of balladic \bə-ˈla-dik, ba-\ adjective


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