Minstrelsy (noun)

1. The art or practice of being a minstrel, typically including singing and playing a musical instrument.
2. The tradition of traveling entertainers in medieval Europe who sang, played instruments, and recited poetry, often in a comedic or satirical manner.

Origin:

From the word "minstrel" meaning a medieval poet or musician who sang or recited while playing a musical instrument and "-sy" as a noun suffix meaning the practice or art of.

Examples:

1. The minstrelsy tradition is still alive today in some cultures.
2. The minstrelsy was a popular form of entertainment in medieval courts.
3. He was a master of minstrelsy and his songs were popular throughout the kingdom.
4. She was a minstrel and she traveled from town to town performing.
5. The minstrelsy tradition was passed down from generation to generation.