minstrel — a medieval traveling musician who sang and recited poetry
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a medieval traveling musician who sang and recited poetry
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪnstrəl/
Korean meaning: 중세시대 떠돌아다니며 노래하고 시를 낭송하던 음유시인
Korean pronunciation: **민**스트럴
Example Sentences
- The minstrel's terrible singing made the king cover his ears with silk pillows.
- Modern buskers are like the minstrels of old, entertaining people on the streets.
- The minstrel forgot his lyrics and started making up a song about his breakfast.
minstrel
NOUN//ˈmɪnstrəl//
a medieval traveling musician who sang and recited poetry
a medieval traveling musician who sang and recited poetry
The minstrel sings from the central square!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 프랑스어 'menestrel'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 라틴어 'ministerialis'(하인, 봉사자)에서 파생되었습니다. 중세시대 음유시인들이 귀족들을 위해 봉사하며 음악을 연주했던 역사가 담겨있습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The minstrel's terrible singing made the king cover his ears with silk pillows.”
“Modern buskers are like the minstrels of old, entertaining people on the streets.”
“The minstrel forgot his lyrics and started making up a song about his breakfast.”
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