About Murder ballad
Murder ballad is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of ballad.
From Wikipedia
Murder ballads are a subgenre of the traditional ballad form dealing with a crime or a gruesome death. Their lyrics form a narrative describing the events of a murder, often including the lead-up and/or aftermath. The term refers to the content, and may be applied to traditional ballads, part of oral culture.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Murder ballad.
- ↑ ballad
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What is Murder ballad?
Murder ballad is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of ballad.