troubadour

• Sustantivo que designa a un poeta o cantante, especialmente de la Edad Media provenzal, que componía y recitaba versos líricos, a menudo viajando de un lugar a otro. También puede referirse a cualquier cantante o recitador popular de baladas.

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.

   Trovador medieval

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbardjongleurminstrel

2. Folk singerB2informal

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

   Cantante de música folclórica

   • 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.

   Sinónimosballadeerbardfolk singerminstrel