When a <em>story</em> is told in the <em>form of a song </em>or poem it is called <em>Ballad.</em> It is usually written and sung along with the music. It is usually characterized by its unique pattern of stanza and appearance of repeated verses which is called a refrain.
It does not provide any specific lesson or wisdom. It includes a supernatural element to make the content interesting. It has stanzas in the form of dialogues.
