bardic

Meanings

• noun

  A person who composes and performs poetry or music, especially one who did so as a professional in medieval Europe.

  - "The bardic tradition of Wales was famous for its poets and musicians."
  - "Shakespeare is often considered the greatest bard in English literature."

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Variants

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bard , barde , bardes , bardic , bards

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Etymology

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From Old English bard, a poet, musician, or actor. Related to beorthan 'to make, create'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'bard' is also used as a term in psychology to describe a person who is excessively talkative or verbose.

2. In J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium, 'bard' is used to describe a musician or singer of tales.

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Related Concepts

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1. minstrel: A traveling entertainer, similar to a bard, who performed music and poetry.

2. epic poetry: A genre of poetry that tells a long and heroic story, often involving gods and legendary figures.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, bards were itinerant performers who traveled from court to court, entertaining nobles with their poetry, music, and stories. They were often also historians, genealogists, and keepers of folklore. In Welsh culture, the bardic tradition continued into the modern era, with the Bardic Chair established in 1536 to promote and preserve the Welsh language and literature.

How to Memorize "bardic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person playing a lute or harp and reciting poetry.
   - Imagine a bard traveling through a medieval village, performing for an audience.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bard' with the image of a poet or musician.
   - Think of Shakespeare or other famous English poets when you hear the word 'bard'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'bard' comes from the Old English word 'bard', which means 'poet' or 'musician'.
   - Think of the word 'bard' as a combination of 'be' and 'art', to remind you of the artistic nature of the profession.

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