balladry

Related to balladry: balladist

bal·lad·ry

B0042900 (băl′ə-drē)n. Ballads considered as a group.

balladry

(ˈbælədrɪ) n1. (Poetry) ballad poetry or songs2. (Music, other) the art of writing, composing, or performing ballads

bal•lad•ry

(ˈbæl ə dri)

n. 1. ballad poetry. 2. the composing, playing, or singing of ballads. [1590–1600]