balladry

English

Alternative forms

• ballatry

Etymology

From ballad +‎ -ry.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbælədɹi/

Noun

balladry (countable and uncountable, plural balladries)

1. ballads considered as a group; also, the sharing (transmission), making and performing of ballads, ballads as an activity, as a tradition, as a body of work, as a craft, as implying a community of singers, makers and lovers of ballads.

Derived terms

• bush-balladry

Translations

ballads considered as a group

Irish: bailéadaíocht f

Anagrams

• ballyard