ballata: Meaning and Definition of

bal•la•ta

Pronunciation: (bu-lä'tu), [key]
— pl. -la•te
  1. a 14th-century Italian verse form composed of stanzas beginning and ending with a refrain, often set to music and accompanied by dancing.
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