Troubadour
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /troo-buh-dor/
Also spelled or known as: Traveling Minstrel
Plural: Troubadours
Related: Singer-Songwriter, Balladeer
What does Troubadour mean? A poet and musician who composed and performed original songs during the Middle Ages in southern Europe.
Today, the term is often used to describe a singer-songwriter who performs original music while traveling or performing in intimate venues.
Troubadour synonyms: Traveling Minstrel, Balladeer, Singer-Songwriter
Example sentence: “The modern troubadour toured independently across the country.”
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