ballad

Meanings

• noun

  A long narrative poem, originating in medieval Europe, usually telling a story of heroic deeds or love.

  - "The ballad of Robin Hood is a famous English ballad."
  - "She sang ballads by the fireside to entertain her family."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbæləd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2453384"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ballad
brawl , pallad , mallard , dalliance

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Variants

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ballad , balladic , ballads , ballad stanza , ballad stanzas

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Etymology

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Old French 'ballade', from 'baller' to dance, due to the singing and dancing that accompanied the early performance of ballads.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ballad' is derived from the Old French word 'ballade', which means 'dance' or 'song for dancing'.

2. The earliest known ballads date back to the 13th century.

3. Many ballads have been set to music and are still popular today, such as 'Scarborough Fair' and 'Barbara Allen'.

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Related Concepts

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1. epic poetry: Ballads share some characteristics with epic poetry, such as long narrative form and heroic themes.

2. folk music: Ballads have been a significant part of folk music traditions, with many classic ballads being passed down orally for generations.

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Culture

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Ballads have been an integral part of folk traditions and have influenced various genres of literature, music, and art. They have been used to preserve history, folklore, and cultural values.

How to Memorize "ballad"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the setting, characters, and events in the ballad. Try to create mental images of the scenes described in the poem.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the ballad with a melody or a tune. This can help you remember the words and the overall narrative of the poem.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create acronyms or word associations to help remember key elements of the ballad. For example, 'Ballads Begin And Captivate' for the first letters of the first words in each line of a particular ballad.

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