Meaning & use
troubadour
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A medieval poet and musician who composed and performed lyric poetry, especially about courtly love; more broadly, any traveling singer or poet.
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The troubadour traveled from court to court, singing of chivalry and romance.
The folk singer was often called a modern troubadour for his wandering performances.
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Troubadour originally referred specifically to poet-musicians in medieval southern France, but is now used more loosely for any traveling singer-songwriter.
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