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ballade

/bælɑːd/ noun · British & US
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What does ballade mean?

noun

A narrative poem, typically with a refrain and often with a folkloric or legendary theme, usually in four-line stanzas with a specific rhyme scheme.

Example

"The poet's ballade told the story of a medieval knight's quest for honor."

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