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bal·lad

ballad

 
 
pronunciation:
bae ld
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a narrative poem or song.
synonyms:
poem, song
similar words:
epic, narrative, story, tale
definition 2: a light popular song, often having a romantic theme.
synonyms:
song
similar words:
serenade, tune
derivation: balladic (adj.)
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