trovatore

/troʊvəˈtɔrē/; Italian: [trovaˈtoːre]

Definitions

1. noun

A composer of operas, especially Verdi.

“Verdi was a famous Italian trovatore of his time.”

2. noun

A poet or writer of lyric poetry, especially in Italy in the Middle Ages.

“The trovatore’s poetic works were highly acclaimed in medieval Italy.”

Synonyms

  • bard
  • lyricist
  • poet

Antonyms

  • novelist