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ballad
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/bɐˈlaðɐ/ba·la·da
Definition
1A narrative poem or song, often of popular origin, telling a story in simple stanzas.
Usage examples
“The folk singer performed a traditional ballad.”
“He wrote a ballad about a shipwreck.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
folk balladlove balladsing a ballad