Meaning
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.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From ballad + -ry.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
blues
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: