ballata

American  

[buh-lah-tuh] / bəˈlɑ tə /

noun

plural

ballate

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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Etymology

Origin of ballata

1755–65; < Italian < Old Provençal balada ballad

Example Sentences

It was this same ballata, which had grown very popular, that the sailor had sung before Miss Lydia.

From Colomba by Loyd, Lady Mary Sophia (Hely-Hutchinson)

The dance following the ballata must have been effective.

From Some Forerunners of Italian Opera by Henderson, W. J. (William James)

We are, moreover, justified in concluding from the character of the final chorus that it was a ballata or dance song and hence a frottola of the carnival song variety.

From Some Forerunners of Italian Opera by Henderson, W. J. (William James)

It was originally a ballata, but I prefer to quote some stanzas from the traditional version: Vaghe le montanine e pastorelle, Donde venite sì leggiadre e belle?--

From Pastoral Poetry and Pastoral Drama A Literary Inquiry, with Special Reference to the Pre-Restoration Stage in England by Greg, Walter W.

Late that night Cino was in his chamber writing a ballata.

From Little Novels of Italy by Hewlett, Maurice Henry