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Ballad word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "ballad" word

[noun] a narrative poem of popular origin
[noun] a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
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\Bal"lad\, n. [OE. balade, OF. balade, F. ballade, fr. Pr. ballada a dancing song, fr. ballare to dance; cf. It. ballata. See 2d {Ball}, n., and {Ballet}.] A popular kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; as, the ballad of Chevy Chase; esp., a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
\Bal"lad\, v. i. To make or sing ballads. [Obs.]
\Bal"lad\, v. t. To make mention of in ballads. [Obs.]

Synonyms for ballad

lay

See also: minstrelsy | poem | song | verse form |

Related terms: anthem, chanson, croon, English sonnet, epopoeia, folk song, haiku, hit, Liebeslied, light music, love-lilt, monody, national anthem, ode, pastoral, pastoral elegy, prothalamium, roundelay, song hit, tanka, theme song, villanelle

The fun area, different aproach to word »ballad«

Let's analyse "ballad" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: DALLAB. Average typing speed for these characters is 1725 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: -... .- .-.. .-.. .- -..

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: ballad: 1 + 1 = 2, reduced: 2 . and the final result is Two.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: ballad: 2 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 4 = 14, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (2) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1) 2 High Priestess Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
D (1) 4 Emperor Determined, Persistant, Idealist
L (2) 12 Hanged Man Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive

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