The plural of balladry; multiple instances or types of ballad composition, singing, or the tradition of ballads as a whole.
From 'balladry' (the art or practice of composing and singing ballads), which derives from 'ballad' plus the suffix '-ry' meaning 'art or practice of.' The root 'ballad' comes from Old French 'balade,' originally referring to a dancing song.
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