"balladic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more balladic [comparative], most balladic [superlative]
Etymology: From ballad + -ic. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|ballad|ic}} ballad + -ic Head templates: {{en-adj}} balladic (comparative more balladic, superlative most balladic)
  1. (music) Characteristic of a ballad Categories (topical): Music Translations (Translations): balladowy (Polish), balladyczny (Polish)

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