A strolling minstrel is a type of traveling entertainer who performs music and sings as they walk the streets. Synonyms for strolling minstrel include troubadour, wandering minstrel, street musician, and busker. A troubadour is a medieval poet or musician who performs songs, poetry, or ballads. A wandering minstrel is similar to a troubadour but refers to a traveling singer or musician. Street musician and busker also refer to musicians who perform on the streets or in public places for tips or donations. These synonyms depict the image of a performer who travels from one place to another, entertaining people with their music.