- a medieval poet and musician who sang or recited while accompanying himself on a stringed instrument, either as a member of a noble household or as an itinerant troubadour.
- a musician, singer, or poet.
- one of a troupe of comedians, usually white men in blackface, presenting songs, jokes, etc., and portraying negative racial stereotypes.
- a medieval wandering musician who performed songs or recited poetry with instrumental accompaniment
- a performer in a minstrel show
- any poet, musician, or singer
