minstrel

[US]/'mɪnstr(ə)l/
[UK]/'mɪnstrəl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.wandering musician, wandering minstrel;minstrelsy, wandering singer or poet.

Phrases & Collocations

medieval minstrel

Example Sentences

The Negro minstrel is touring the country.

A case might be made for the blackface minstrel show, vaudeville, or for the entertainments of some medicine shows, camivals, and riverboats as American folk drama.

The minstrel sang a beautiful ballad.

The minstrel played a haunting melody on his lute.

In medieval times, minstrels entertained the nobility with music and storytelling.

The minstrel wore colorful attire and a feathered hat.

The minstrel traveled from town to town, spreading joy with his performances.

The minstrel's songs were filled with tales of love and adventure.

The minstrel strummed his guitar by the firelight.

The minstrel's performance captivated the audience.

The minstrel's voice was both powerful and emotive.

People gathered around the minstrel to listen to his songs.

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