"Kingmaker," he addressed, the title taken from the lines of an ancient ballad.

In eastern Kentucky, old-time music carries on the tradition of ancient ballads and reels developed in historical Appalachia.

Deth tuned a string softly and began the ancient ballad.

The aircar turned to swoop down again, like a dragon from an ancient ballad returning to its prey.

She published it anonymously and it was at the time thought to be an ancient surviving ballad.

On other occasions he would relate long tales of his travels or burst into gypsy songs or ancient Danish ballads.

In the ancient ballads the lord and the peasant speak the same language.

They spoke the tongue of ancient ballads on this isle.

Kensal's tale sounded unreal, like fragments of ancient ballads and songs strung together, a story meant to beguile a minstrel.

The Mioriţa is ancient ballad that is a very important part of Moldovan folk culture.