Ballade - Musical DefinitionBallade - Since the late 18th century, the term has meant a setting of a literary ballad, a narrative poem, in the musical tradition of the Lied, or to a one-movement instrumental piece with lyrical and dramatic narrative qualities reminiscent of such a song setting, especially a piano ballad. 
Musical examples where the term 'Ballade' is used: Chopin Ballade Op.23 No. 1 in G Minor Chopin Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38 Chopin Ballade no.4 opus 52 (public domain) Chopin Ballade Op.52 No. 4 in F minor (public domain) Chopin Ballade Op.38 No. 2 in F Major (public domain) Chopin Ballade Op.47 No. 3 in A Flat Major (public domain) Suggest examples
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