ballad (narrative poetry of legends and traditions, originating from the peoples of Northern Europe) · ballade (poem composed of three stanzas of 8 or 10 verses, which end with the same refrain and a dedication) · ballad (old song with simple structure and narrative content, in popular style)
çekim: çoğul baladas
köken: Borrowed from French ballade, from Old Occitan ballada, from Late Latin ballāre. Doublet of balata.