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Definition of: ballad
(bal′əd) noun
1. A narrative poem or song of popular origin in short stanzas, often with a refrain: originally handed down orally, often with changes and additions.
2. A sentimental song of several stanzas, in which the melody is usually repeated for each stanza. [<OF balade dancing song]
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