troubadour

• Substantivo que designa um poeta ou cantor, especialmente aquele que compõe e canta canções populares ou baladas, muitas vezes viajando de lugar em lugar. No sentido medieval, era o poeta-músico do sul da França e do norte da Itália.

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

   • 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.

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2. Folk singerB2informal

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

   Cantor popular

   • 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.

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