Troubadour

The music genre "troubadour" originated in the High Middle Ages, primarily within the Occitan-speaking regions of present-day southern France. This genre is characterized by lyrical poetry accompanied by music, often centering on themes of chivalry and courtly love. Composed by poet-musicians known as troubadours, these songs were performed in noble courts and helped to spread the vernacular language of the time. While the works of Berenguier de Palou and Bernart de Ventadorn exemplify the passionate and sometimes unrequited love expressed in these songs, figures like Bertran de Born infused their compositions with political commentary and martial fervor. The melodies were typically simple, allowing the sophisticated and nuanced poetry—flourished with symbolism and allegory—to shine through, and they were instrumental in shaping the future landscape of Western music and poetry.

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  1. December 10, 2021
  2. May 10
  3. March 16, 2020
  4. March 2
  5. October 19, 2018
  6. April 26, 2016
  7. June 30, 2015
  8. April 17
  9. June 8, 2013
  10. August 30, 2012
  11. March 23, 2010
  12. November 14, 2001
  13. January 1
  14. December 1, 1995
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  16. December 1, 1994
  17. January 1, 1989