Ballad vs Tales - What's the difference?

As verbs the difference between ballad and tales

is that ballad is (obsolete) to make mention of in ballads while tales is .

is a kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.

(en noun)

A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.

The poet composed a ballad praising the heroic exploits of the fallen commander.

A slow romantic pop song.

On Friday nights, the roller rink had a time-block called "Lovers' Lap" when they played nothing but ballads on the overhead speakers.

* 1885, *: A wandering minstrel I — *: A thing of shreds and patches, *: Of ballads , songs and snatches,

(en verb)

(obsolete) To make mention of in ballads.

To compose or sing ballads.

See tale

(head)

From (etyl) plural of

(tales)

(legal) A person available to fill vacancies in a jury.

(legal) A book or register of people available to fill jury vacancies.

(legal) A writ to summon people to court to fill vacancies in a jury.

* tales book * talesman