transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈba-ləd ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English balade ballade, song, from Middle French, from Old Occitan balada dance, song sung while dancing, from balar to dance, from Late Latin ballare
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : a narrative composition in rhythmic verse suitable for singing
b. : an art song accompanying a traditional ballad
2. : a simple song : air
3. : a popular song ; especially : a slow romantic or sentimental song
• bal·lad·ic bə-ˈla-dik, ba- adjective