romance

Definitions of romance
  1. noun
    a narrative poem of popular origin
    synonyms: balada
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    type of:
    poema, verso
    a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
  2. noun
    a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
    synonyms: balada, cantilena
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    types:
    juglaría
    ballads sung by minstrels
    type of:
    canción
    a short musical composition with words
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