Ballad (noun)

1. A narrative poem that tells a story and is meant to be sung or recited.
2. A slow and romantic song.

Origin:

The origin of the word 'ballad' is uncertain, but it is likely derived from the old french word 'ballade', which means 'dance song'. the word has been in use in english since the 15th century.

Examples:

1. The singer performed a beautiful ballad that brought tears to the audience's eyes.
2. The ballad was about a young woman who fell in love with a man from a different social class.
3. The ballads of the medieval period were often about knights and their heroic deeds.
4. The ballad was a popular form of storytelling in the 16th and 17th centuries.
5. The ballad was written in an old dialect, making it difficult for modern audiences to understand.