Difference between revisions of "Ballad"
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== Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_90950" /> == | == Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_90950" /> == | ||
<p> '''(1):''' (n.) | <p> '''(1):''' (n.) A popular kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; as, the ballad of Chevy Chase; esp., a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas. </p> <p> '''(2):''' (v. i.) To make or sing ballads. </p> <p> '''(3):''' (v. t.) To make mention of in ballads. </p> | ||
== The Nuttall Encyclopedia <ref name="term_68626" /> == | == The Nuttall Encyclopedia <ref name="term_68626" /> == | ||
<p> | <p> A story in verse, composed with spirit, generally of patriotic interest, and sung originally to the harp. </p> | ||
==References == | ==References == | ||
Latest revision as of 16:52, 15 October 2021
Webster's Dictionary [1]
(1): (n.) A popular kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; as, the ballad of Chevy Chase; esp., a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
(2): (v. i.) To make or sing ballads.
(3): (v. t.) To make mention of in ballads.
The Nuttall Encyclopedia [2]
A story in verse, composed with spirit, generally of patriotic interest, and sung originally to the harp.
