ballad
n. நாட்டுப்பாடல், மக்கள் பாட்டு, கதைப்பாடல், நடனப்பாட்டு.
Bal"lad, n. Etym: [OE. balade, OF. balade, F. ballade, fr. Pr. ballada a dancing song, fr. ballare to dance; cf. It. ballata. See 2d Ball, n., and Ballet.] Defn: 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. Bal"lad, v. i. Defn: To make or sing ballads. [Obs.] Bal"lad, v. t. Defn: To make mention of in ballads. [Obs.]