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Meaning of ballata in English:

ballata

Pronunciation /bəˈlɑːtə/

noun

(also ballatta)
Music

  • A light song of Italian origin, typically on a romantic or moral theme, intended to accompany dancing, or with a dance-like rhythm.

Origin

Mid 18th century. From Italian ballata popular lyric poem or song (of a particular metre) for dancing.