ballad

[Bal·lad]

A ballad is a song that tells a story, and it can be dramatic, funny, or romantic. You can find ballads in a variety of musical styles, from country western to rock n' roll.

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A popular kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; as, the ballad of Chevy Chase; esp., a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.

Noun
a narrative poem of popular origin

Noun
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain


n.
A popular kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; as, the ballad of Chevy Chase; esp., a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.

v. i.
To make or sing ballads.

v. t.
To make mention of in ballads.


Ballad

Bal"lad , n. [OE. balade, OF. balade, F. ballade, fr. Pr. ballada a dancing song, fr. ballare to dance; cf. It. ballata. See 2d Ball, n., and Ballet.] A popular kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; as, the ballad of Chevy Chase; esp., a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.

Ballad

Bal"lad, v. i. To make or sing ballads. [Obs.]

Ballad

Bal"lad, v. t. To make mention of in ballads. [Obs.]

A popular kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; as, the ballad of Chevy Chase; esp., a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.

To make or sing ballads.

To make mention of in ballads.

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