ballading

Example:Unlike the opera, the ballad kept the audience engaged with its simple and heartfelt storytelling.

Definition:A form of drama in which music, lyrics, and acting combine to tell stories, often performed in a large theater with skilled ensembles.

Example:They preferred the excitement of opera to the more intimate setting of the ballad.

Definition:A theatrical form of entertainment that blends together singing, dancing, and acting, often with a specific plot and characters.