1. a medieval lyric poet and musician who composed and performed songs of courtly love
Usage: historical
2. a traveling singer or musician who performs folk songs or ballads

Examples

• The troubadour sang tales of chivalry and romance in the castle courtyard.
• Medieval troubadours traveled from court to court entertaining nobles with their music.
• She studied the poetry of 12th-century troubadours in her literature class.
• The modern troubadour carried his guitar from town to town, sharing folk songs.
• Like an old troubadour, he wandered the countryside performing ballads for small audiences.
• The festival featured troubadours who kept alive the tradition of storytelling through song.