ballad
bal.lad \'bal-*d\ n [ME balade song sung while dancing, song, fr. MF, fr. OProv balada]dance, song sung while dancing, fr. balar to dance, fr. LL ballare 1: a simple song : AIR 2a: a narrative composition in verse of strongly marked rhythm suitable for singing 2b: an art song accompanying a traditional or other ballad 3: a popular song; esp : a slow romantic or sentimental dance song