troubadour
/ˈtruːbəˌdɔr/
noun
- A poet and musician who traveled and performed songs about love and chivalry, especially in medieval France and Italy.
- The troubadour sang a romantic ballad at the castle feast.
- In history class, we learned about the life of a medieval troubadour.
- She dressed as a troubadour for the Renaissance fair and played the lute.
- A modern singer or songwriter, especially one who performs original songs.
- The café hosted a troubadour who performed his own music every Friday.
- The folk troubadour played his guitar on the street corner.
- She is a modern troubadour who writes songs about social issues.