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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 ballad2: a simple song : air3: a popular song ; especially : a slow romantic or sentimental song

— bal·lad·ic

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\bə-ˈla-dik, ba-\ adjective

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