troubadour

• اسم يدل على مغنٍّ أو شاعر، ولا سيما من كان يجول البلدان لإلقاء الأغاني والقصائد الشعبية أو القصائد الملحمية. ويُطلق في السياق الأوروبي على شعراء القرون الوسطى في جنوب فرنسا وشمال إيطاليا.

A noun referring to a singer or poet, especially one who performs folk songs or ballads, often traveling from place to place.

1. Medieval poet-musicianC1formal

   A poet and musician who composed and performed songs, especially about chivalry and courtly love, in medieval Europe.

   تروبادور

   • The troubadour sang a ballad about a knight and his lady.
   • Troubadours traveled from castle to castle, sharing stories through music.
   • The king invited a famous troubadour to perform at the feast.

   المرادفاتbardjongleurminstrel

2. Folk singerB2informal

   A singer who performs folk songs, often traveling and sharing stories through music.

   مغنٍ شعبي

   • The troubadour played his guitar on the street corner.
   • She is a modern troubadour, singing about love and loss.
   • The festival featured troubadours from around the world.

   المرادفاتballadeerbardfolk singerminstrel