+A **ballad** is a form of [Song](/wiki/Song) or [Poem](/wiki/Poem) that tells a story. Often passed down through generations, its verses typically recount tales of love, loss, or heroic deeds, set to a simple, recurring melody.
+## See also
+- [Epic](/wiki/Epic)
+- [Lyric](/wiki/Lyric)
+- [Folk Music](/wiki/Folk_Music)
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