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English word ballad comes from Ancient Greek βάλλω, and later French ballade (Ballad. Ballade (lyric poem).)
βάλλω (Ancient Greek)
ballare (Late Latin)
ballada (Old Provençal)
ballade (French)
Ballad. Ballade (lyric poem).
ballad (English)
A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.. A slow romantic song. (intransitive) To compose or sing ballads.. (obsolete) To make mention of in ballads.