troubadour

UK
/ˈtruːbəˌdɔː/
US
/ˈtruːbəˌdʊr/

Translations

troubadournoun
troubadours
pl
UK
/ˈtruːbəˌdɔː/
US
/ˈtruːbəˌdʊr/
The troubadour sang a ballad about a distant land.
Трубадур спел балладу о далекой стране.
troubadouradjective
UK
/ˈtruː.bə.dɔː/
US
/ˈtruː.bə.dɔr/
Used attributively to describe things related to medieval troubadours or their poetry.

Definitions

troubadournoun
A composer and performer of Old Occitan lyric poetry during the High Middle Ages (11th to 13th centuries), often focusing on themes of chivalry and courtly love.
The troubadour sang a ballad of unrequited love at the medieval festival.
A poet who writes verse to music.
The modern troubadour captivated the audience with his heartfelt lyrics and acoustic guitar.
A wandering singer or minstrel.
The troubadour traveled from town to town, sharing stories and songs with the villagers.
troubadouradjective
Relating to or characteristic of the medieval troubadours or their poetry.
The manuscript contains a collection of troubadour songs.