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troubadourism

troubadourism noun: the work of a troubadour; itinerant composition and performance of songs.

Noun

troubadourism (uncountable)

  1. The work of a troubadour; itinerant composition and performance of songs.
    • Of course, Ms. Deschanel and Mr. Ward, a musician based in Portland, Ore., whose quiet troubadourism sells out midsize clubs, are not unknown.2008 April 16, Melena Ryzik, “On a New Album, Not Merely Acting Like a Singer”, in New York Times

Origin of troubadourism

From troubadour + -ism.

Questions about troubadourism

What does troubadourism mean?
Troubadourism means the work of a troubadour; itinerant composition and performance of songs.
What part of speech is troubadourism?
Troubadourism is a noun.

Words near troubadourism in the dictionary

  1. troubadors
  2. troubadour
  3. troubadour fiddle
  4. troubadour fiddles
  5. troubadourish
  6. troubadourism
  7. troubadours
  8. trouble
  9. trouble and strife
  10. trouble at mill
  11. trouble at t'mill

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