Minstrel, between the 12th and 17th centuries, a professional entertainer of any kind, including jugglers, acrobats, and storytellers; more specifically, a secular musician, usually an instrumentalist.

A minstrel was an entertainer, initially in medieval Europe. The term originally described any type of entertainer such as a musician, juggler, acrobat, singer or fool; later, from the sixteenth century, it …

Oct 6, 2024 · A medieval minstrel was much more than just a musician. Who were they, who was their audience, and what stories did they tell?

May 3, 2023 · In medieval times, a minstrel was a versatile performer who entertained audiences with music, storytelling, and poetry. They were often considered to be an itinerant class of entertainers, …

min•strel (ˈmɪn strəl) n. 1. a medieval poet, singer, and musician, who was either an itinerant or a member of a noble household. 2. a musician, singer, or poet. 3. a performer in a minstrel show.

Mar 29, 2026 · minstrel (plural minstrels) (also attributively) (historical) Originally, an entertainer employed to juggle, play music, sing, tell stories, etc.; a buffoon, a fool, a jester; later, a medieval …

A minstrel is a type of entertainer from medieval times who traveled from place to place, especially in Europe, singing and reciting poetry. They typically performed songs, told stories, and often played …

Medieval minstrels were musicians and poets that sang, played musical instruments, and told engaging stories. They were often part of a court or noble household and performed for lords and ladies, but …

MINSTREL definition: a medieval poet and musician who sang or recited while accompanying himself on a stringed instrument, either as a member of a noble household or as an itinerant troubadour. See …

Minstrel definition: A medieval entertainer who traveled from place to place, especially to sing and recite poetry.