BALLAD


Meaning of BALLAD in English

n. 1 a poem or song narrating a popular story. 2 a slow sentimental or romantic song. ballad metre = common metre.

[ ME f. OF balade f. Prov. balada dancing-song f. balar to dance ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.