Meaning of BALLAD
| Pronunciation: | | 'balud
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- [n] a narrative poem of popular origin
- [n] a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
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| | Synonyms: | | lay |
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| | See Also: | | minstrelsy, poem, song, verse form | |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\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.]
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