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Definitions for: Ballad [n] a narrative poem of popular origin
[n] a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
Webster (1913) Definition: 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.
Bal"lad, v. i.
To make or sing ballads. [Obs.]
Bal"lad, v. t.
To make mention of in ballads. [Obs.]
Synonyms: lay
See Also: minstrelsy, poem, song, verse form
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