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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
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
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)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ballad
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Albanian