troubadour

Meanings

• noun

  A medieval poet or musician who sang songs, especially of romantic love, in the south of France from the 11th to the 14th century.

  - "The troubadour's songs were famous for their romantic themes."
  - "Dante Alighieri was influenced by the works of the troubadours."
  - "The troubadour traveled from court to court, performing for the nobility."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with troubadour
tourniquet , detour , bourbon , quartet

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Variants

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troubadour , troubadours

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Etymology

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From Old French troubadour, from trouver 'find', from Old North French trouver 'to find, seek, discover'. Originally, a troubadour was a 'finder' of words and music.

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1. The troubadours were the first professional poets and musicians in Europe.

2. The troubadour tradition influenced the development of European literature and music for centuries.

3. Some of the most famous troubadours include Guilhem IX of Poitiers, Marcabru, and Bernart de Ventadorn.

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1. Minnesanger: A German equivalent of the troubadour, the minnesanger was a poet and musician who sang love songs in the Middle A ages.

2. Trouvère: A French equivalent of the troubadour, the trouvère was a poet and musician who sang in the French language.

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Culture

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The troubadours were an important part of the European literary and musical tradition. They were the precursors of the modern poet and composer. Their songs, which were often written in Occitan, the language of the south of France, dealt with themes of love, chivalry, and courtly life. Many of their works survive to this day and continue to be studied and performed.

How to Memorize "troubadour"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a medieval poet or musician traveling from court to court, performing romantic songs for the nobility.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym T-R-O-U-B-A-D-O-U-R to remember the definition: 'Traveling Romanticist Of Unforgettable Ballads And Devoted Odes'.

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