A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas. / A slow romantic song.

(obsolete) To make mention of in ballads. / (intransitive) To compose or sing ballads.

plural of ballad

An electrical resistor whose resistance varies with the current passing through it, and thus tends to maintain a constant current

ballads considered as a group; also, the sharing (transmission), making and performing of ballads, ballads as an activity, as a tradition, as a body of work, as a craft, as implying a community of singers, makers and lovers of ballads.

plural of ballast tank

plural of balladeer

Alternative form of balladine

plural of ballabile

(music) A dance performed by the corps de ballet, or by the chorus in an opera; the music to accompany this dance