Gadit

ballad

Definitions
1nounA narrative poem or song that tells a story, often about love, adventure, or tragedy, and is typically composed in short stanzas.
The ballad of Robin Hood has been passed down through generations.
She sang a beautiful ballad about lost love.
The medieval ballad recounted the hero's journey.
Word Origin
Language
Old French
Original word
ballade
Originally meant
a dancing song
Background
The term 'ballad' comes from the Old French 'ballade', which originally referred to a dancing song. It evolved into a narrative form of poetry and song that became popular in medieval Europe.
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