troubadourism

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noun

The work of a troubadour; itinerant composition and performance of songs.

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Meanings

nountroubadourism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe 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

From troubadour + -ism.

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APA

troubadourism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/troubadourism

MLA

“troubadourism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/troubadourism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “troubadourism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/troubadourism.

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