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troubadour Synonyms
Another word for troubadour
Choosing another word for troubadour depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 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.
Usage Example
"The medieval manuscript preserved dozens of melodies originally composed by a 12th-century minstrel."
Strong
minstrel
bard
trouvère
jongleur
• noun (Context 2)
A modern traveling singer-songwriter or balladeer, especially one who performs folk or acoustic music.
Usage Example
"Known as a modern-day balladeer, he spent years touring small coffeehouses with nothing but an acoustic guitar."
Strong
balladeer
singer-songwriter
minstrel
bard
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Troubadour. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/troubadour