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Troubadours singing and reciting a poem
Troubadours singing and reciting a poem, written in Occitan. 12th and 13th centuries. Colored engraving
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12th 13th Composer Instrument Language Lovers Lute Lyric Minstrel Musician Narrator Occitan Performance Performer Player Poem Poetry Reciting String Stringed Troubadour Musical Recite
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This colored engraving transports us back to the 12th and 13th centuries, where a group of Troubadours, medieval composers and performers, gather in a high-ceilinged room filled with the anticipation of an enchanted audience. The Troubadours, dressed in the finery of the time, engage in a passionate performance of Occitan poetry and music. One Troubadour strums the strings of his lute, while another recites a heartfelt poem in the Occitan language, the literary language of the troubadours. The troubadours were a significant part of European society during the Middle Aages, known for their lyric poetry that explored themes of love, chivalry, and courtly manners. Their performances were often accompanied by music played on stringed instruments such as the lute, harp, or rebec. The troubadours were not only musicians and poets but also narrators and storytellers, weaving tales of love and adventure that resonated deeply with their audiences. In this scene, a lady of noble birth sits among the audience, her expression one of rapt attention. The troubadours' performance, with its combination of music, poetry, and storytelling, would have been a source of entertainment and inspiration for the people of the Middle Ages. The troubadours' influence on literature, music, and culture would continue to be felt for centuries to come.
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