Troubadour
(noun)
- A poet or musician who composes and sings songs, typically about chivalry and love.
- A traveling poet or singer who performs for wealthy patrons in medieval Europe.
Origin:
The word 'troubadour' comes from the old french word 'trobatour', which means 'composer of songs'.
Examples:
- The troubadour played a romantic ballad for the audience.
- In medieval times, a troubadour would sing songs of love and adventure to the royalty.
- The troubadour's music was inspired by the tales of knights and ladies he had heard.
- The troubadour's melodies were so beautiful that they brought tears to the audience's eyes.
- The troubadour's songs were passed down from generation to generation, preserving the rich history of the time.