Balladizing

/ˈbæləˌdaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of balladize; the process of composing or converting material into ballad form (American spelling).

Etymology

Gerund form of 'balladize' using the '-ing' suffix to create a continuous verb form or noun.

Kelly Says

'Balladizing' is what American folk tradition did naturally—Woody Guthrie and other protest singers were unconsciously 'balladizing' news and politics, keeping the form alive.

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