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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