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ballad

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/bɐˈlaðɐ/ba·la·da

Definition

1

A 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.

Common combinations

folk balladlove balladsing a ballad