What is another word for Minnesingers?
Pronunciation: [mˈɪnɪsˌɪŋəz] (IPA) 
Minnesingers, also known as Minstrels or Troubadours, were lyric poets and songwriters from the 12th to the 14th century in Germany. They sang songs of love, chivalry, and nature, celebrating the courtly love of the time. Other synonymous terms for Minnesingers include Meistersingers, Liedermachers, and Minnebrothers. Meistersingers refer to famous Minnesingers like Walther von der Vogelweide and Heinrich von Mügeln, while Liedermachers translates to "songmakers". Minnebrothers, on the other hand, emphasizes the brotherhood of these poets. Regardless of the synonym, Minnesingers were a significant part of medieval German culture, and their legacy lives on through their music and poetry.
