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Ballad Definition & Meaning
Ballad noun
/ˈbæl.əd/
• a long song or poem which tells a story in simple language
a medieval ballad about a knight and a lady
• a slow, romantic, popular song
'You Don't Know Paris' is one of the most beautiful ballads that he ever wrote.
Synonyms & Similar Words
song
chorus
poem
ditty
saga
tale
folk song
canzone
