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troubadour

/ˈtruːbədɔːr/
trou · ba · dour
Plural:troubadours
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Adjective:troubadourian
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• noun

1

A medieval lyric poet and singer-songwriter of southern France, northern Italy, and northern Spain from the 11th to the 13th century who composed and performed songs in Old Occitan, typically on themes of courtly love and chivalry.

Example

"The medieval manuscript preserved dozens of melodies originally composed by a 12th-century troubadour."

2

A modern traveling singer-songwriter or balladeer, especially one who performs folk or acoustic music.

Example

"Known as a modern-day troubadour, he spent years touring small coffeehouses with nothing but an acoustic guitar."

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• Nearby Words

trotter
trou de fer
trou de fer falls
troubadour
trouble
troubled
troublemaker

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French troubadour, from Old Occitan trobador ('finder, composer'), derived from trobar ('to find, compose verse'), possibly from Vulgar Latin tropare ('to compose tropes').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Troubadour. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/troubadour
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