jongleur

/ˈdʒɑŋɡlər/
noun
  1. A traveling medieval entertainer who sang, recited poetry, told stories, and performed acrobatics or juggling.
    • The jongleur entertained the castle guests with songs and juggling tricks.
    • The festival featured a jongleur in period costume performing for the crowd.
    • In medieval times, a jongleur might travel from village to village sharing news and stories.