Definition of Ballad

1. Noun. A narrative song with a recurrent refrain.

Exact synonyms: Lay
Generic synonyms: Song, Vocal
Specialized synonyms: Minstrelsy
Derivative terms: Balladeer

2. Noun. A narrative poem of popular origin.
Exact synonyms: Lay
Generic synonyms: Poem, Verse Form
Specialized synonyms: Edda
Derivative terms: Balladeer

Definition of Ballad

1. 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.

2. v. i. To make or sing ballads.

3. v. t. To make mention of in ballads.

Definition of Ballad

1. a narrative poem or song [n -S] : BALLADIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Ballad

1. A popular kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; as, the ballad of Chevy Chase; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas. Origin: OE. Balade, OF. Balade, F. Ballade, fr. Pr. Ballada a dancing song, fr. Ballare to dance; cf. It. Ballata. See Ball, and Ballet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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