The Ballard.“TheBallad” was the favourite dance of the Italians. This word now used only to designate the words of a peculiar species ofsong, is derived from the Italian “ballare” to dance, and originally signified a dance accompanied by a chaunt. This dance was probably pantomimic, exhibiting the story of the accompanying verse by that expressive gesticulation in which the Italians of all ages have excelled.
The Ballard.“TheBallad” was the favourite dance of the Italians. This word now used only to designate the words of a peculiar species ofsong, is derived from the Italian “ballare” to dance, and originally signified a dance accompanied by a chaunt. This dance was probably pantomimic, exhibiting the story of the accompanying verse by that expressive gesticulation in which the Italians of all ages have excelled.
“TheBallad” was the favourite dance of the Italians. This word now used only to designate the words of a peculiar species ofsong, is derived from the Italian “ballare” to dance, and originally signified a dance accompanied by a chaunt. This dance was probably pantomimic, exhibiting the story of the accompanying verse by that expressive gesticulation in which the Italians of all ages have excelled.