balladry

noun

bal·​lad·​ry ˈba-lə-drē How to pronounce balladry (audio)
1
: the composing or performing of ballads
2

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While it would be overwhelmed by the tumult of the 1960s and the rise of The Beatles, her sound never went out of style with fans of her unapologetically romantic balladry. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025 An abundance of diligent textures and delicate balladry, a shortage of let-it-all-hang-out looseness and fiery intensity. Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025 Musically, Dan’s Boogie bounces from piano balladry to fanciful, pop-tinged concoctions to moody songs with a cinematic flair. Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 Jan. 2025 The track is noticeably different from previous offerings, with Deal leaning into classic swooning balladry, her tender guitar accompanied first by strings and, eventually, a booming brass band. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for balladry

Word History

Etymology

ballad + -ry

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of balladry was in 1596

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“Balladry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balladry. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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