A Song From  Ballad Composition Or  Noun  Middle

bal·lad
 \\ˈba-ləd\\ noun1.
  a. a narrative composition in rhythmic verse suitable for singing
  b. an art song accompanying a traditional ballad
2. a simple song : 

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3. a popular song; especially : a slow romantic or sentimental song
• bal·lad·ic  \\bə-ˈla-dik, ba-\\ adjective

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bal·lad
I. \ˈbaləd\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English balade, from Middle French, from Old Provençal balada dancing song, dance, from balar to dance, from Late Latin ballare — more at 
1. : a song sung while dancing or to accompany a dance
2. : a part-song often in stanzas with a refrain : a light madrigal
3. 
 a. : a narrative composition in verse of strongly marked rhythm suited to simple singing or dancing; specifically : a composition handed down by oral transmission from medieval and early modern times and having narrative combined with lyrical and sometimes dramatic elements — see , 
 b. : an art song imitating such a composition
 c. : 
4. : 
5. : a popular song; especially : a dance song of romantic or sentimental character and slow tempo
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English baladen, from balade, n.
obsolete : to tell or sing of in ballads