balladeer

/bæləˈdiər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who writes or sings ballads; a minstrel or poet, especially one who writes in the style of medieval minstrels.

“The village elder was known as a balladeer, traveling from town to town sharing stories and singing traditional songs.”

Synonyms

  • bard
  • minstrel

Antonyms

  • non-poet
  • unmusical