"minstrels" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 吟遊詩人
• 民謠歌手

Definition

吟遊詩人是指中世紀時期經常四處演唱詩歌、音樂和故事的歌手或音樂家。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這個詞主要用來指中世紀歐洲的流浪歌手，現代很少用來形容音樂家。注意不要與美國的“minstrel shows”混淆，後者有負面歷史含義。

Examples

The minstrels sang beautiful songs in the king's court.

**吟遊詩人**在國王的宮廷裡演唱美麗的歌曲。

In the village square, minstrels told old stories to children.

在村莊廣場，**吟遊詩人**給孩子們講述古老的故事。

Traveling minstrels often played instruments like lutes or harps.

流浪的**吟遊詩人**常常演奏琵琶或豎琴等樂器。

Back in medieval times, minstrels were like the pop stars of their day.

在中世紀，**吟遊詩人**就像當時的流行歌星。

Some modern festivals still invite minstrels to perform traditional songs.

有些現代節日仍然會邀請**吟遊詩人**演唱傳統歌曲。

The legend says that minstrels could even influence politics with their songs.

傳說**吟遊詩人**甚至可以用他們的歌聲影響政治。