balladry

noun

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

Examples of balladry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Even her trademark goofiness, which has been so endearing to even those who aren’t fond of her dramatic adult contemporary balladry, is turned down to a whisper or presented via a few vintage clips. Rich Juzwiak, TIME, 25 June 2024 The band moved gracefully from Afrobeat grooves to soul-jazz balladry—including a handful of tracks from their upcoming second LP. Ryan Reed, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024 From the archives: The 24 best Christmas songs en Español From Puerto Rican salsa to Bronx bachata to Mexican balladry — and something of a surprise at No. 1 — here’s the perfect playlist for your holiday season. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2023 Attentive music fans have had some time now to become familiar with who and what the singer Laufey is: a young Icelandic-Chinese-American woman whose traditional balladry often recalls the pre-rock era. Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for balladry 

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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. 2024.

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