mastersinger

/ˈmæstərˌsɪŋər/
noun
  1. A member of a medieval German guild of poets and musicians who composed and performed songs according to strict rules.
    • The mastersingers of Nuremberg held competitions to judge the best songs.
    • The opera 'Die Meistersinger' tells the story of a mastersinger contest.
    • He studied the traditions of the mastersingers for his history class.
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