What is another word for minstrel?
Pronunciation: [mˈɪnstɹə͡l] (IPA) 
A minstrel is an skilled musician, singer or poet who performs in front of an audience. There are various synonyms that can be used to describe this type of artist. One of the most common terms is "bard", which is used to refer to a poet, particularly one known for oral performances. Troubadour is another synonym that originates from medieval French literature that refers to musicians who composed and sang songs of courtly love. A similar term is "trovatore", which is the Italian equivalent of a troubadour. Lastly, minnesinger is another term that refers specifically to lyric poets and composers of love songs in medieval Germany.
